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A20 AWE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,284 mi
Last recorded102,284 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 AWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 102,284 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 102,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2026 102,148 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside rear binding (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 99,135 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 99,135 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 96,605 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 96,605 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 93,401 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 90,153 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 85,484 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 75,541 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 66,427 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 58,307 miles

Both front suspension coil springs starting to corrode.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 45,709 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 40,472 miles

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2014 40,466 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 35,459 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 30,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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A20 AWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A20 AWE, 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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A20 AWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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