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FY59 SNZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,805 mi
Last recorded62,805 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 SNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 62,805 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 62,460 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 62,165 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 61,747 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 61,285 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 59,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 58,093 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 58,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 50,654 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 418,911 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 418,911 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2017 30,858 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 30,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2016 21,638 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 21,638 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 12,151 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 12,151 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 10,213 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 6,451 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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FY59 SNZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FY59 SNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY59 SNZ registered?

FY59 SNZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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