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LR59 ZKZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,867 mi
Last recorded77,867 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZKZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 77,867 miles

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2026 77,867 miles

Engine covers and under trays on the vehicle.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 73,982 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))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2023 71,923 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Movement o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 15 Oct 2022 66,451 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 66,451 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre multiple ()

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 50,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 46,202 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,709 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 37,079 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 37,079 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,479 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2015 29,829 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 27,853 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Sep 2013 25,895 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,009 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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LR59 ZKZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LR59 ZKZ, 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 LR59 ZKZ registered?

LR59 ZKZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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