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FE59 ZUC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 ZUC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,145 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides- just ok recommended to be changed soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside seat missing at the time of the test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Mar 2026 72,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides- just ok recommended to be changed soon (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside seat missing at the time of the test

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2025 70,120 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2025 70,120 miles

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted inner wheel arch (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 68,195 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 68,190 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 66,215 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 64,000 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 62,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 59,107 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 59,105 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 55,499 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,590 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,520 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

passenger(n/s) side seat missing.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 49,618 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 47,709 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 44,453 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 44,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,779 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 24,926 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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FE59 ZUC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FE59 ZUC, 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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What year was FE59 ZUC registered?

FE59 ZUC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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