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HW59 EXZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,308 mi
Last recorded54,308 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 EXZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 54,308 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 51,088 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 51,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,249 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 43,665 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 38,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing - aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing - aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2022 38,023 miles

Nearside Rear Body has an unsafe modification metal spike / bump stop added (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification metal spike / bump stop added (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most inner bush - slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and perishing - aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perishing - aged 2015 (5.2.3 (e))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2021 36,104 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 33,779 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 30,627 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Tail pipe slightly noisy

Very slight noise offside rear wheel bearing/brake

Fail 27 Aug 2019 30,627 miles

Front brake pads wearing

Headlamp aim too low Both, adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Tail pipe slightly noisy

Very slight noise offside rear wheel bearing/brake

Pass 23 Aug 2018 25,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 19,108 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 12,605 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 11,948 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 9,441 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2013 7,814 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 6,067 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
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HW59 EXZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HW59 EXZ, 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 HW59 EXZ registered?

HW59 EXZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 October 2009.

Is HW59 EXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW59 EXZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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