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GJ59 LFA

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,563 mi
Last recorded75,563 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 LFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 75,563 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 75,563 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring has moved to a dangerous position (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 69,702 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 65,033 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 61,709 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 58,457 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 54,126 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 50,094 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 50,085 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 44,764 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 38,378 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 33,944 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 32,476 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 31,492 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 29,448 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 26,344 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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GJ59 LFA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Grey with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ59 LFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ59 LFA registered?

GJ59 LFA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is GJ59 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 LFA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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