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FY59 ZJU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,508 mi
Last recorded93,508 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 ZJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 93,508 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 84,252 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 79,151 miles

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

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 77,033 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,075 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2019 75,071 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 69,582 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 60,170 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,170 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,843 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 44,210 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 38,042 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,461 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 29,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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
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FY59 ZJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZJU, 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 FY59 ZJU registered?

FY59 ZJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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