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GF59 YEJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,545 mi
Last recorded84,545 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 YEJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 84,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 84,545 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 82,205 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 80,505 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 79,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2021 67,206 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 65,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover has no top retaining clip and thus does not cover entire ball joint stem, however still prevents ingress of dirt to ball joint

Fail 9 Apr 2021 65,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1755515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1556015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover has no top retaining clip and thus does not cover entire ball joint stem, however still prevents ingress of dirt to ball joint

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 64,213 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 57,547 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 57,547 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 53,229 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 53,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 47,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 42,683 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,776 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 37,776 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 31,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 31,639 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 21,943 miles

Nail in offside 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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GF59 YEJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

GF59 YEJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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