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FE59 ZVU

2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

White Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,681 mi
Last recorded85,681 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 ZVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 85,681 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 80,608 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 80,607 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 77,727 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 77,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 75,076 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,776 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2019 65,902 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,954 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2018 57,954 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 54,466 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 50,831 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 50,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 44,932 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 44,932 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 36,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2014 36,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 29,669 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 29,669 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 25,258 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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FE59 ZVU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in White with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,420 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE59 ZVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was FE59 ZVU registered?

FE59 ZVU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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The MOT history for FE59 ZVU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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