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AY09 RAM

2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,983 mi
Last recorded53,983 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour21,899 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 RAM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,983 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,719 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 43,719 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,019 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 23,439 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AY09 RAM is a 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 21,899 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) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 RAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 7 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY09 RAM registered?

AY09 RAM is a 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 20 March 2019.

Is AY09 RAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY09 RAM shows 6 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.

Does AY09 RAM have outstanding finance?

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