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GL09 GZK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,791 mi
Last recorded79,791 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 GZK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 79,791 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside headlamp pattern is not perfect.

drivers door hinge is worn.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 79,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake bind

Nearside headlamp pattern is not perfect.

drivers door hinge is worn.

Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 60,000 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,309 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 55,309 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,246 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 55,246 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 42,162 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 41,722 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2015 10,570 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 40,135 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,775 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 37,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 26,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 26,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,618 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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GL09 GZK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GZK, 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 GZK registered?

GL09 GZK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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