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HY59 VLZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,731 mi
Last recorded92,731 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 VLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 92,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 85,849 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 85,849 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 78,645 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 69,540 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 69,540 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 61,517 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 57,193 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 53,674 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,832 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,715 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 28,025 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber worn

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre close to outer edge ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dim beam image (1.7.5a)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Sep 2016 27,081 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 27,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 24,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 22,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 18,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 12,855 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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HY59 VLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY59 VLZ, 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 HY59 VLZ registered?

HY59 VLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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The MOT history for HY59 VLZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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