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GL09 UPX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

61,984 mi
Last recorded61,984 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 UPX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 61,984 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 61,962 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 61,196 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 60,303 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 59,935 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 59,249 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 57,961 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 51,449 miles

Central Engine mount has play but not considered excessive

Nearside Front Shock absorber shaft has slight play

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 51,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Engine mount worn

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine upper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Slight play in shaft

Rear Service brake imbalanced

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,012 miles

Central Lower Engine mount heavily deteriorated but resulting in excessive movement to affect the engine/gearbox stability

Fail 22 Oct 2018 45,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Lower Engine mount heavily deteriorated but resulting in excessive movement to affect the engine/gearbox stability

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine has signs of possible fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 35,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 34,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 32,394 miles

Awkward to select reverse gear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Kumho 155/60R15/74T Tread balding towards inner edge and at limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Kumho 175/55R15/77T Tread low towards inner edge, close to limit and outer sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge and at limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge, close to limit and outer sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend service.

Fail 26 Sep 2015 32,320 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Awkward to select reverse gear.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Kumho 155/60R15/74T Tread balding towards inner edge and at limit. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Kumho 175/55R15/77T Tread low towards inner edge, close to limit and outer sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread balding towards inner edge and at limit. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low towards inner edge, close to limit and outer sidewall perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Recommend service.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 24,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 15,996 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,482 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 UPX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc 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 UPX, 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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GL09 UPX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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