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A7 JAE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

44,774 mi
Last recorded44,774 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 JAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,774 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 41,250 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 37,979 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 37,979 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 33,072 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 30,302 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 30,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 29,638 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 28,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 28,959 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 25,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 23,099 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 21,422 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,379 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 19,888 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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A7 JAE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 JAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A7 JAE registered?

A7 JAE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 3 April 2009.

Is A7 JAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 JAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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