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WU09 STZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,167 mi
Last recorded72,167 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 STZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 72,167 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 64,510 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 64,510 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective rubber split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring inadequately supported .

Fail 27 Jan 2025 64,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 54,013 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 45,411 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 45,409 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 41,575 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 41,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 33,847 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 24,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 19,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,126 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 16,161 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 19 Mar 2014 12,795 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,916 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

skirts fitted to outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2012 8,448 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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WU09 STZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU09 STZ, 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 WU09 STZ registered?

WU09 STZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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