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WK59 AEU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,403 mi
Last recorded68,403 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 AEU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 68,403 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 68,363 miles

Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced bottom of windscreen, from one side to the other (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 67,560 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 67,560 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,752 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 66,731 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 65,853 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 56,195 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 56,195 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,029 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 52,027 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 46,596 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 46,596 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 39,074 miles

Alternator drive belt frayed.

Fail 7 Jun 2017 39,074 miles

Alternator drive belt frayed.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,047 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 29,809 miles

covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,797 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 14,792 miles

Small split in nearside front wiper insert.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,329 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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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WK59 AEU 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 65%.

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 WK59 AEU, 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 WK59 AEU registered?

WK59 AEU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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