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AY09 GXO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,691 mi
Last recorded72,691 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GXO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 72,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 72,691 miles

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,313 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 68,609 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 68,608 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,478 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 65,478 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 60,595 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 60,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 55,732 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,047 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 53,894 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 50,815 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 50,815 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 44,166 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2018 44,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2017 36,845 miles

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

engine covers fitted

front and rear tyres cracked/perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,208 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 26 Mar 2016 31,208 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 27,019 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 23,797 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 17,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,489 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,473 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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AY09 GXO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AY09 GXO, 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 AY09 GXO registered?

AY09 GXO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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The MOT history for AY09 GXO shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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