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AV59 LTY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,152 mi
Last recorded85,152 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 LTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,152 miles

Coil spring worn both rear springs need replaced soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 May 2024 84,863 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres getting perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge has slight cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 84,347 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 83,570 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 83,570 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 81,248 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 77,349 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,995 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 72,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 70,096 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges & bald

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,945 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 33,495 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 28,038 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 17,640 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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AV59 LTY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV59 LTY, 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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AV59 LTY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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