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GL09 YJU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,305 mi
Last recorded83,305 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,305 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,774 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 73,772 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,342 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2014 50,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2014 50,212 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,274 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,885 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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GL09 YJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL09 YJU registered?

GL09 YJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 August 2009.

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The MOT history for GL09 YJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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