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MF59 AYS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF59 AYS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 140,315 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2024 140,310 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 132,705 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 114,616 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 97,825 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 90,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 82,222 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 82,222 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam off side front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side front (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 69,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,491 miles

windscreen has damage out side of swept area near side

Pass 24 Apr 2017 46,491 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 31,540 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 16,219 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 14,164 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 10,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 8,702 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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MF59 AYS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF59 AYS, 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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MF59 AYS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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