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AO59 GMY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,481 mi
Last recorded97,481 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 GMY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2026 97,481 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush metal outer is corroded and split . (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2025 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 86,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 83,130 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 83,129 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater does not face the side insircure (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,873 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,017 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 77,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 73,056 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 71,322 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 58,142 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 47,472 miles

under tray and cover fitted to vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 36,271 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 36,128 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 35,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 33,880 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,827 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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AO59 GMY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO59 GMY, 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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AO59 GMY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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