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YR09 ZRT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

37,737 mi
Last recorded37,737 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 ZRT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 37,737 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 37,721 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 35,410 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 35,405 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,356 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 28,948 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 26,155 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 23,747 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 23,695 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 19,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 18,282 miles

both front tyres cracked/perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jul 2018 18,282 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both front tyres cracked/perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 May 2017 17,420 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 May 2017 17,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to cyl (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked/perished

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 May 2016 16,917 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly cracked/perished

Pass 11 May 2015 16,341 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 16,341 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 15,741 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,923 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 14,234 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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YR09 ZRT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR09 ZRT, 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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YR09 ZRT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 11 May 2009.

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