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YR09 ZSJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

55,195 mi
Last recorded55,195 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 55,195 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear bumper beam corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2024 52,128 miles

Rear bumper beam corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 49,095 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 44,923 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 44,907 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wire (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated twisted (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 41,185 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 41,185 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 34,354 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 30,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,798 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 24,919 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 23,213 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 23,216 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,186 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 18,947 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 16,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 16,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 14,758 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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YR09 ZSJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZSJ, 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 YR09 ZSJ registered?

YR09 ZSJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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The MOT history for YR09 ZSJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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