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GIG 5338

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,740 mi
Last recorded72,740 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 5338
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 72,740 miles

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

exhaust flange poor condtion

Fail 12 Jan 2026 72,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Suspension arm 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 anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flange poor condtion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 66,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 61,272 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 61,258 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 53,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 53,244 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 52,237 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 48,565 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 47,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,374 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 44,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Sep 2016 44,364 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,274 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 29,882 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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GIG 5338 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GIG 5338, 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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GIG 5338 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 December 2009.

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