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AO59 GLY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,561 mi
Last recorded32,561 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GLY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 32,561 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 31,951 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 31,949 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to offside front road wheel (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,819 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 29,412 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 29,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 28,468 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 28,468 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of various components

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and both rear tyres aged/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 27,336 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 27,324 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 26,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR WORN ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 24,348 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front and rear tyres aged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 22,248 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Front tyres aged and perished

Nail within the tread area of the nearside front tyre

Offside front road wheel rim distorted

Rear tyres aged and perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,923 miles

Covers fitted preventing an inspection of some components

Front tyres aged

Nearside front tyre has a nail within the tread area

Offside front wheel rim distorted

Rear tyres aged

Pass 26 Aug 2015 18,088 miles

Front tyres aged

Nearside front tyre has a nail within the tread area

Offside front wheel rim distorted

Rear tyres aged

Service reminder active

Under trays fitted preventing an inspection of some items

Pass 12 Sep 2014 16,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail within the tread area of the nearside front tyre

Service reminder active

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 13,664 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 11,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail within the tread area of the nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AO59 GLY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO59 GLY, 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 AO59 GLY registered?

AO59 GLY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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