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GK09 UPE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,146 mi
Last recorded71,146 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK09 UPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 71,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 69,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,106 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 59,395 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,823 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 51,822 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 43,063 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 35,192 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 35,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 27,272 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 20,266 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 20,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 18,719 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Front Shock absorber worn

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Aug 2017 18,719 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front tyres perished

Offside Front Shock absorber worn

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2016 17,434 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 4,805 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 14,545 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 14,545 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 12,702 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 12,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 10,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 10,889 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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GK09 UPE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK09 UPE, 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 GK09 UPE registered?

GK09 UPE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 August 2009.

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