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WU59 RSX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

85,067 mi
Last recorded85,067 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RSX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 85,067 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2026 85,061 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,933 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 81,933 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released with position lamps on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 78,658 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 78,657 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2023 74,816 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

engine mount bush deteriorating

rear subframe corroded

suspension component's corroded

underside vehicle covered in dirt/mud

Fail 21 Jul 2023 74,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

engine mount bush deteriorating

rear subframe corroded

suspension component's corroded

underside vehicle covered in dirt/mud

Pass 1 Aug 2022 71,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 71,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,478 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 71,418 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 68,396 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,346 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 24 May 2014 45,639 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 45,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WU59 RSX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WU59 RSX, 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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WU59 RSX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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