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GJ59 ONT

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 ONT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 98,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 98,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 95,982 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 95,982 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 78,254 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 73,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 67,878 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,125 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 53,983 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 45,162 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 37,127 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,783 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,154 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 ONT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ONT, 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.

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What year was GJ59 ONT registered?

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

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