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LM59 ZLX

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ZLX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 66,422 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 66,417 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested REAR BRAKES EXCESSIVELY BINDING. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 66,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 58,194 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 58,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 85,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 45,019 miles

Both front tyres worn out of shape and worn close to the wear bars.

N/S/R tyre cracked and perished.

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 40,494 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 40,490 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

offside ABS wire incorrectly routed and fouling anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Nov 2017 35,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 29,142 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 29,142 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 22,672 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 22,672 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 20,713 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2012 15,673 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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LM59 ZLX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM59 ZLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LM59 ZLX registered?

LM59 ZLX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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