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AV59 TPX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,030 mi
Last recorded72,030 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 TPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 72,030 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 72,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 69,776 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 68,000 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged side wall slight damage has been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 66,663 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 63,555 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 61,174 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 61,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 59,119 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Dec 2018 56,667 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone a in drivers view but below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 56,667 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In zone a in drivers view but below 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,248 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 49,549 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 42,877 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 42,877 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 39,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 31,828 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 25,682 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 TPX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TPX, 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 TPX registered?

AV59 TPX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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