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EU59 CZG

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,425 mi
Last recorded90,425 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU59 CZG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 90,425 miles

- Suspension and it’s braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened - NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Ingress of water (NS/OS) (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,924 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened NS/OS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension and it’s braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2023 85,963 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 85,963 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 80,414 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 75,590 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,276 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidization across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidization across lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 62,621 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 62,621 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 54,040 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 54,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 47,179 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 47,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 37,423 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,651 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 22,429 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 17,797 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 15,104 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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EU59 CZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU59 CZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU59 CZG registered?

EU59 CZG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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