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AY59 WCJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,898 mi
Last recorded51,898 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 WCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 51,898 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2025 51,898 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 50,153 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,844 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 47,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 44,424 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 42,541 miles

Exhasut Manifold Heatshield Corroded - Not Likely To Fall From Vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F Tyre On 2MM On Inner Treads + Cracking + Wearing On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/F Tyre On 2MM On Inner Treads + Cracking On Inner And Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F Tyre Valve Perished - Not Excessive (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip In Screen - Not Affecting View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 40,493 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 38,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 34,389 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 31,652 miles

both rear tyres have cuts in them

Fail 9 Oct 2017 31,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres have cuts in them

Pass 3 Oct 2016 28,935 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 25,741 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 25,741 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,888 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 16,922 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,922 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 14,193 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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AY59 WCJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY59 WCJ, 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 AY59 WCJ registered?

AY59 WCJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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