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LB58 DZJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,968 mi
Last recorded36,968 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB58 DZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 36,968 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 36,872 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 36,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,305 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 36,400 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 35,972 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 35,972 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 34,028 miles

small oil leak from sump area

Fail 27 Aug 2020 34,028 miles

small oil leak from sump area

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Aug 2019

Dash not working. Unable to see mileage

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 30,647 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 30,647 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal creeps down (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 29,229 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2016 27,715 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 26,068 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 24,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish and offside rear tyre is perished but not exposing ply or cords

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2014 24,460 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre is starting to perish and offside rear tyre is perished but not exposing ply or cords

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,362 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 23,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 19,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 18,676 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 18,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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LB58 DZJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LB58 DZJ, 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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LB58 DZJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 February 2009.

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