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EK09 GWY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,825 mi
Last recorded111,825 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 GWY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 111,825 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 111,824 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,741 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 106,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 97,939 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,029 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 87,567 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Two catches fitted, one catch has components missing. still able to be held in a closed position (3.1 (c))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 87,567 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Two catches fitted, one catch has components missing. still able to be held in a closed position (3.1 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,169 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 73,165 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 71,523 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 71,521 miles

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

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,581 miles

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush really worn ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f wing repeater slightly discoloured

Fail 5 Jun 2019 70,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Gearbox mounting defective rubber bush really worn ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f wing repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,820 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 64,681 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Oct 2016 64,681 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 53,243 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 53,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 46,188 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,444 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,757 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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EK09 GWY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EK09 GWY, 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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EK09 GWY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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