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AG05 REA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,985 mi
Last recorded81,985 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG05 REA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 81,985 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2025 81,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2024 80,914 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 79,318 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 75,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 72,523 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 70,753 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,949 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 62,997 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber bracket missing

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 62,997 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated (4.11 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber bracket missing

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,824 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 59,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside seat belt twisted

Pass 16 Jun 2017 58,860 miles

advise front brake pads

advise offside front shocker

Pass 20 Jun 2016 43,294 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 42,832 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 40,134 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 37,220 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 33,546 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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AG05 REA 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 84.2%.

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 AG05 REA, 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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AG05 REA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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