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WV59 SFZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,463 mi
Last recorded85,463 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 SFZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 85,463 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2025 85,463 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 74,788 miles

Offside front seat belt twisted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON THE LIMT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 74,788 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working Middle upper stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front seat belt twisted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ON THE LIMT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 65,930 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel adjustment needed

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 57,706 miles

slight blow at exhaust joint

Fail 18 Oct 2022 57,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

slight blow at exhaust joint

Pass 15 Oct 2021 44,258 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 44,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 36,007 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 29,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,487 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 27,487 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 25,492 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 21,611 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 18,318 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 12,535 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,110 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 10,788 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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WV59 SFZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV59 SFZ, 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 WV59 SFZ registered?

WV59 SFZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 December 2009.

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