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EK09 YYZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,166 mi
Last recorded62,166 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 YYZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 62,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 60,124 miles

Corrosion noted to both front springs

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front headlamps opaque

Fail 2 Apr 2024 60,124 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to both front lamps not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion noted to both front springs

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front headlamps opaque

Pass 13 Apr 2023 57,270 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 53,391 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 53,391 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 50,064 miles

both front suspension coil spring corroded.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre 3.mm tread depth & perished up.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 50,063 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension coil spring corroded.

front brake disc's lipped & worn.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

nearside front tyre perished up.

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth.

offside rear tyre 3.mm tread depth & perished up.

Pass 9 Apr 2020 46,450 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 46,428 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 42,690 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 42,690 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 38,288 miles

rear brakes make a squeaking sound.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 34,336 miles

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot some damage.

offside rear tyre on cracked & perished up on tread section.

Fail 13 Apr 2017 34,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's lipped & wearing.

front windscreen wiper blades smearing screen.

offside front suspension anti roll bar link boot some damage.

offside rear tyre on cracked & perished up on tread section.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 29,695 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 24,681 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 24,681 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 19,686 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 14,087 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 14,087 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 10,105 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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EK09 YYZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK09 YYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK09 YYZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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