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LR59 ZPP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,968 mi
Last recorded102,968 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 ZPP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 102,968 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 102,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 95,918 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2024 95,916 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 91,860 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 86,992 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 80,545 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 80,545 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 76,319 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres close to legal limits

slight play in both front shock absorber top mounts

Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,526 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,695 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mount near subframe (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 59,919 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement on the limit (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,605 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,720 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 48,618 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 48,618 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,706 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 ZPP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LR59 ZPP, 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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LR59 ZPP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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