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WU59 RUW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

75,584 mi
Last recorded75,584 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RUW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 75,584 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 75,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 70,569 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,071 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 65,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 58,243 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 58,243 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 50,089 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 50,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 41,978 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 41,976 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault right rear (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 35,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 35,903 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 34,652 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 33,055 miles

Both front tyres (1409) worn on inner edges, close to wear bars, cracked and perished.

Both rear tyres (2409) cracked and perished.

Fail 2 Feb 2018 33,045 miles

Offside Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable steering arm/drag link/track rod end (2.2.C.1d)

Both front tyres worn on their inner edges and close to the wear bars.

Both rear tyres (2409) cracked and perished.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,361 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 27,369 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 25,408 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 25,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 23,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 20,660 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,124 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 RUW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU59 RUW?

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What year was WU59 RUW registered?

WU59 RUW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 October 2009.

Is WU59 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU59 RUW shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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