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GF59 VPA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

51,848 mi
Last recorded51,848 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 VPA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 51,848 miles

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

uderbody underseal

Pass 21 Aug 2024 49,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 49,353 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 49,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a puncture repair on the outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2022 47,986 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,717 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 46,717 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 45,492 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 45,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2019 43,864 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 42,333 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 42,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 40,528 miles

em light on

Fail 3 Oct 2017 40,528 miles

Central Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

em light on

Pass 5 Oct 2016 38,957 miles

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

em light on

nsf tyre perished

Pass 2 Oct 2015 37,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,876 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,931 miles

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

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

engine light on

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2012 21,469 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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GF59 VPA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GF59 VPA, 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 GF59 VPA registered?

GF59 VPA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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