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AE59 MHF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,798 mi
Last recorded105,798 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 MHF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 105,798 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 105,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,339 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,547 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view VERY MINOR STONE CHIPS (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 96,485 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,965 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 90,147 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,363 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,335 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 77,335 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,177 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 57,069 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,686 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 46,627 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge 2mm (175/55/15)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 33,270 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 33,270 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 33,176 miles

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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AE59 MHF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE59 MHF, 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

How do I check the history of AE59 MHF?

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What year was AE59 MHF registered?

AE59 MHF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is AE59 MHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 MHF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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