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EK09 GXA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,595 mi
Last recorded85,595 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 GXA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 85,595 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full veiw of brake pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,054 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,359 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 60,615 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 60,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 57,858 miles

front hubs slightly rusty undersheilds not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2018 56,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 48,425 miles

Offside sill damaged/missing, no sharp edges at time of test

Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,854 miles

damage to o/s

Fail 11 Apr 2016 40,854 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s

Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 26,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2013 20,383 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,383 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 13,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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
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EK09 GXA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EK09 GXA, 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 EK09 GXA registered?

EK09 GXA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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