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GJ59 VYH

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,859 mi
Last recorded37,859 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 VYH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,859 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,248 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 35,248 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,414 miles

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

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

wiper smear

Fail 9 Apr 2015 26,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

wiper smear

Fail 3 Mar 2014 17,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,544 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 8,905 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 8,893 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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GJ59 VYH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYH, 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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What year was GJ59 VYH registered?

GJ59 VYH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 September 2009.

Is GJ59 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ59 VYH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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