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GJ59 KLZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

64,194 mi
Last recorded64,194 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 KLZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 64,194 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2025 63,320 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 63,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 62,598 miles

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Dampness around fuel injector.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated heavy dampness. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 62,595 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear suspension components.

Dampness around fuel injector.

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel hose deteriorated heavy dampness. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 61,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

dampness around fuel pipe-no leak found

front road springs corroded

windscreen wipers slight smearing

Pass 18 Oct 2022 61,108 miles

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension components

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to limit requires attention (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,105 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Advanced corrosion to rear suspension components

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to limit requires attention (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 60,360 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 60,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 59,768 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush casing broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 59,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush casing broken up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,925 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

fuel hose has had repair-engine bay

oil leaks

slight movement in o/s/f shock absorber stantion

Fail 25 Oct 2019 58,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

fuel hose has had repair-engine bay

oil leaks

slight movement in o/s/f shock absorber stantion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 56,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

lower engine stabiliser worn

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,882 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 53,876 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Electrical wiring insecure wiring for horn close to cooling fan (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking on top of engine (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,147 miles

o/s front tyre outer side wall damaged

o/s rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 46,490 miles

damage to o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2014 41,935 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 39,119 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2012 31,571 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,571 miles

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

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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GJ59 KLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 GJ59 KLZ, 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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GJ59 KLZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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