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AO59 LUL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 LUL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 154,102 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 125,958 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 125,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Fronts (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Apr 2025 125,953 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 97,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 96,217 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 91,947 miles

Headlight aim checked as presented with headlight level set level 3.

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim has slight bend. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone damage zone (B) left and right side of glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 91,947 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlight aim checked as presented with headlight level set level 3.

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim has slight bend. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone damage zone (B) left and right side of glass. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 80,990 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 74,483 miles

Front Brakes wearing thin

slight play in steering

Pass 11 Mar 2019 64,823 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 54,282 miles

Slight cracking in rear tyres.

Pass 11 Jan 2017 41,424 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 39,393 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,548 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated and worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Sep 2014 25,853 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 20,199 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,405 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 LUL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LUL, 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 LUL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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