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GJ09 PVT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,849 mi
Last recorded103,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 PVT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 103,849 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 102,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 101,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and is slightly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,191 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 92,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 82,090 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,791 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 76,442 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 72,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 72,604 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads look to be close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 65,678 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 65,678 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 53,604 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 32,509 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,294 miles

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2012 23,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to inspect brake master cylinder fully due to cover fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,272 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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GJ09 PVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ09 PVT, 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 GJ09 PVT registered?

GJ09 PVT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for GJ09 PVT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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