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GL09 DKE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

54,788 mi
Last recorded54,788 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 DKE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 54,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft/gearbox oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 52,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Also noisy, unable to locate problem (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Engine Noisy

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 52,690 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers Plate Limit of 1.00 1/m, Reading average of 2.00 1/m (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Also noisy, unable to locate problem (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Engine Noisy

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 50,144 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 50,144 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position NOT OPENING CORRECTLY (6.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 45,746 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,752 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 31,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 26,201 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 26,201 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 21,113 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 17,582 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 17,397 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 17,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 15,598 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 14,174 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 14,950 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 14,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GL09 DKE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GL09 DKE, 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 GL09 DKE registered?

GL09 DKE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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