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GJ09 VZO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,880 mi
Last recorded47,880 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 47,880 miles

Engine stabiliser mount bush splitting

Pass 9 May 2025 47,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 46,234 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,057 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 45,041 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 44,005 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 41,752 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2020 39,801 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2020 39,800 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2019 36,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 33,655 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,616 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 29,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2016 26,046 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 22,144 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 18,770 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,067 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 10,810 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 VZO 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 83.3%.

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 VZO, 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 VZO registered?

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

Is GJ09 VZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ09 VZO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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