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AY09 XWC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,230 mi
Last recorded33,230 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XWC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 33,230 miles

both rear tyres heavy perishing sidewalls

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Mar 2025 31,534 miles

both rear tyres cracking / perishing sidewalls

front pads low 2-3mm

o/s/r metal brake pipe light corroding, covered in grease

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 20 Mar 2024 29,655 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding. covered in grease

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 20 Mar 2024 29,654 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure continental 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure continental 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding. covered in grease

wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 17 Mar 2023 27,658 miles

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding, covered in grease

slight wear to n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Mar 2022 25,614 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 23,280 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 20,913 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 16,802 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 15,084 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 13,490 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 11,532 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 11,532 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 10,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 9,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 8,444 miles

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

nearside rear tyre just starting to crack and perish on outer tread

Pass 27 Feb 2012 6,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XWC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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