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AV59 GAU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,928 mi
Last recorded75,928 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 GAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 75,928 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 40,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Nov 2023 28,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 22,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 20,131 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 19,958 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 19,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 19,866 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 19,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted to vehicle.

Pass 14 Nov 2017 19,731 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 19,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing in tread area (2509)

Offside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing in tread area (2509)

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 30 Oct 2017 19,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing in tread area (2509)

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

Offside Front Tyre has Cracking and Perishing in tread area (2509)

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

Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 27 Oct 2016 18,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 16,160 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 14,053 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 11,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 11,149 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 10,832 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 8,699 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
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AV59 GAU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AV59 GAU, 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 AV59 GAU registered?

AV59 GAU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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