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WJ59 FLZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,144 mi
Last recorded44,144 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 FLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 44,144 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 44,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 39,051 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 39,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 33,014 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 28,144 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 28,139 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 22,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 21,323 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 21,323 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 18,155 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 17,605 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 17,521 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 17,508 miles

Undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some underbody components

Pass 15 Jan 2015 16,740 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 16,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 14,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in front top strut mounts

Fail 2 Jan 2014 14,592 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight movement in front top strut mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2013 7,097 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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WJ59 FLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 WJ59 FLZ, 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 WJ59 FLZ registered?

WJ59 FLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ59 FLZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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