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SJ59 ZTY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

42,621 mi
Last recorded42,621 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 ZTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 42,621 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 42,126 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 39,525 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 36,033 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 33,264 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 29,779 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 29,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 24,799 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 20,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2017 20,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2016 17,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 15,298 miles

Both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls but no cords or ply visible at time of test

Oil leak on engine

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 13,585 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,124 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 8,223 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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SJ59 ZTY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 SJ59 ZTY, 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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SJ59 ZTY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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