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AO09 UBG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,309 mi
Last recorded28,309 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 UBG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 28,309 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 28,306 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 27,198 miles

Front Under tray missing

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 25,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (15years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing(10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 25,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (15years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing(10 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 25,137 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 25,137 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 24,570 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 24,258 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 23,704 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 22,442 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 21,167 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 20,505 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 18,874 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 18,873 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 16,868 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 14,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 11,957 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 7,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,259 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 7,190 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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AO09 UBG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AO09 UBG, 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.

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What year was AO09 UBG registered?

AO09 UBG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 22 May 2009.

Is AO09 UBG safe to buy?

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