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AY09 XUE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,337 mi
Last recorded103,337 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XUE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 103,337 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 103,337 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 103,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,542 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 99,984 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 97,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,896 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 93,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 89,614 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 82,231 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 82,231 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 66,865 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 56,861 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 56,850 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 48,433 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 48,423 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,410 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,457 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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AY09 XUE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 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 Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 XUE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY09 XUE registered?

AY09 XUE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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