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LM59 ZLZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,465 mi
Last recorded60,465 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 ZLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 60,465 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 60,465 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'A' arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 52,589 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 48,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 48,614 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2021 44,217 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 39,758 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 34,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 34,323 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,466 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 28,213 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 28,213 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,366 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 25,419 miles

rear tyres perrished

Pass 4 May 2015 22,590 miles

both rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

Fail 4 May 2015 22,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracking between tread blocks

Fail 3 May 2014 20,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2014 20,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 17,610 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 11,598 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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LM59 ZLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LM59 ZLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM59 ZLZ registered?

LM59 ZLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 November 2009.

Is LM59 ZLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 ZLZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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