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AK09 ALE

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,726 mi
Last recorded39,726 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 ALE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 39,726 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 36,034 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 33,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 26,162 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 21,094 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 20,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 20,375 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 20,375 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 19,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 17,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 15,970 miles

all tyre perishing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 14,013 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 14,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 13,025 miles

nearside rear and nearside front tyres, sidewalls perished

Pass 30 Jan 2014 12,487 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 11,875 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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AK09 ALE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK09 ALE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK09 ALE registered?

AK09 ALE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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