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2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · AV59 TSY

AV59 TSY

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.7L, petrol). First registered 17 Dec 2009. Recorded mileage 68,196 miles. MOT expired on 24 May 2024.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
Year / Origin
2009 · Ipswich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 May 2024
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
68,196 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 0.7L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 May 2024
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2009
Engine
698cc
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AV59 TSY Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2023
  • 68,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)

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AV59 TSY MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 17:21
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (AV59 TSY) between May 2022 and May 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 26 May 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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AV59 TSY Mileage History

  1. 05/05/202263,185 mi
  2. 06/05/202263,188 mi+3 mi
  3. 26/05/202368,196 mi+5,008 mi

Average of roughly 4,742 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (67%)
! Older vehicle
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