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AK09 WHN

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,931 mi
Last recorded83,931 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 WHN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 83,931 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 83,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 77,452 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2025 77,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2024 72,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 72,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEEDS ATTENTION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 70,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2022 66,154 miles

175/55x15 rear 155/60x15 front

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

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

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

Offside Rear getting low 3mm

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2022 66,154 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded external tobrake (1.1.11 (c))

175/55x15 rear 155/60x15 front

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

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

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

Offside Rear getting low 3mm

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 59,485 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 59,485 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 57,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 56,007 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,976 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 46,528 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring suspension

Pass 22 Jun 2016 37,072 miles

Under covers fitted obscuring full view of suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2014 21,839 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 7 Apr 2013 17,361 miles

both rear tyres perished on outer side wall

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,201 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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AK09 WHN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK09 WHN, 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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AK09 WHN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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