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AY09 XUS

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 86,425 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 79,309 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 71,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 64,889 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 58,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 52,121 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 48,664 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 44,271 miles

re-check front brake pads in 3-4k

Pass 13 Mar 2017 42,495 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 41,272 miles

sill covers & under trays

Fail 14 Mar 2016 41,272 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sill covers & under trays

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,547 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 36,477 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 35,174 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,738 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE STARTED TO SPLIT ON THE INNER SIDEWALLS

Pass 31 Mar 2012 22,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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AY09 XUS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 XUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY09 XUS registered?

AY09 XUS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 19 April 2009.

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