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WU59 RSZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,808 mi
Last recorded55,808 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RSZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 55,808 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 54,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 52,195 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall & inner tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 52,193 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded @ clips along wishbone (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability Inner bushes excess movement (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall & inner tread cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,699 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,657 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam LLB477 fitted. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 46,487 miles

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

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2020 45,569 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 45,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 45,529 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 45,435 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 45,435 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 39,762 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Dec 2017 39,762 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 21 Dec 2016 37,344 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 37,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155-60-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 31,348 miles

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

Front both tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 7 Jan 2016 31,348 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front both tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 7 Jan 2015 25,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 17,305 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 14,098 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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WU59 RSZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RSZ, 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 WU59 RSZ registered?

WU59 RSZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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