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FE59 GVM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,666 mi
Last recorded80,666 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 GVM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 80,666 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 74,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 70,256 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 64,286 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 54,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 40,855 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 40,854 miles

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

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Pass 11 Mar 2020 40,464 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 40,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 39,176 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 39,176 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 37,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 37,018 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 35,914 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 32,783 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,051 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,615 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 16,782 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 16,751 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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FE59 GVM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FE59 GVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE59 GVM registered?

FE59 GVM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is FE59 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE59 GVM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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