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WF09 ZRC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,645 mi
Last recorded92,645 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF09 ZRC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 92,645 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2026 92,584 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 90,044 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 86,626 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 86,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 82,938 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting slight free play

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 82,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting slight free play

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 80,277 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber top mounting worn

Fail 5 Sep 2022 80,192 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 76,705 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 76,381 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 71,325 miles

Nearside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Offside Front TOP STRUT MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY

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

Pass 8 May 2019 62,693 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 55,197 miles

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE HAS SLIGHTLY UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR OF VEHICLE HAS LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,197 miles

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported ABS WIRING (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner TYRE EDGE HAS SLIGHTLY UNEVEN WEAR ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

REAR OF VEHICLE HAS LIGHT GENERAL CORROSION

Fail 23 Apr 2018 55,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 May 2017 50,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 10 May 2017 50,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 May 2016 48,184 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 47,295 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 47,295 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 46,404 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 34,704 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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WF09 ZRC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WF09 ZRC, 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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WF09 ZRC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 June 2009.

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