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AU59 ORW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,848 mi
Last recorded59,848 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU59 ORW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 59,848 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 54,431 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 52,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 50,288 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 50,288 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60 R 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2022 46,514 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 46,514 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 42,430 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 42,430 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 37,987 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 37,987 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 27,949 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 27,949 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 22,376 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 22,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 19,232 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 15,774 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 12,783 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 6,655 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 5,686 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 5,686 miles

Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AU59 ORW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU59 ORW, 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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What year was AU59 ORW registered?

AU59 ORW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 September 2009.

Is AU59 ORW safe to buy?

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