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GJ09 FUE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,574 mi
Last recorded76,574 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 FUE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 76,574 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 61,530 miles

Power steering slightly heavy.

Fail 23 Jan 2024 61,512 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering slightly heavy.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 59,568 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side on wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 59,567 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured side on wing (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 54,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 54,480 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 51,667 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 45,685 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 45,119 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers & trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 42,459 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,545 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2015 34,661 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn badly on iside edge possable bush or tracking fault

Fail 4 Sep 2015 34,488 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn badly on iside edge possable bush or tracking fault

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,858 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 13,931 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 10,931 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 10,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/R Tyre has a temp punture repair carried out,To close to edge for repair

Pass 11 Feb 2013 10,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

O/S/R Tyre has a temp punture repair carried out,To close to edge for repair

Pass 27 Feb 2012 7,997 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
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GJ09 FUE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GJ09 FUE, 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 GJ09 FUE registered?

GJ09 FUE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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