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FL59 UVZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,206 mi
Last recorded50,206 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 UVZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 50,206 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 50,206 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 48,464 miles

Nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 48,460 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front headlamp slightly loose

Offside front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 46,720 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting - cracking and perishing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 46,720 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting - cracking and perishing ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 45,186 miles

Gearbox mounting defective Steady mounting - Cracking and perishing ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 43,373 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,003 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,001 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 41,029 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 41,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 39,265 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 37,342 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 37,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 34,836 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 32,146 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 32,144 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 29,502 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 23,359 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 17,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,873 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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FL59 UVZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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 FL59 UVZ, 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 FL59 UVZ registered?

FL59 UVZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 October 2009.

Is FL59 UVZ safe to buy?

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