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MW59 CZZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,442 mi
Last recorded82,442 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW59 CZZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 82,442 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 80,086 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 79,028 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 77,890 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 77,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame insecurely attached Rear bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 76,728 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 75,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 72,852 miles

Nearside Front Top strut top mount

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

Fail 3 Apr 2019 72,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Top strut top mount

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,068 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 69,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 67,369 miles

Oil leak ()

all coil springs corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 62,640 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 55,432 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 44,556 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 35,606 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 35,606 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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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MW59 CZZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MW59 CZZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW59 CZZ registered?

MW59 CZZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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