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GL52 TLL

2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Diesel 2191cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests34 (27 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate79.4%

Mileage

84,550 mi
Last recorded84,550 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe42,295 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 TLL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,191cc

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MOT History

27 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 84,550 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2026 56,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 56,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,349 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 80,349 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 52,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 52,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 69,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 69,666 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 48,139 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 48,139 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2024 59,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 43,496 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 49,106 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 44,356 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,296 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 37,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 34,193 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 39,533 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 35,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,423 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 26,138 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,780 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 26,117 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 21,488 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 26,108 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 20,606 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 26,043 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 20,291 miles

Small cuts on rear tyres

Pass 12 Feb 2015 19,529 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 17,766 miles

service overdue

Pass 19 Feb 2013 15,684 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 12,733 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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GL52 TLL is a 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 2,191cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.4%.

Across all 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 42,295 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 GL52 TLL, 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 13 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 GL52 TLL registered?

GL52 TLL is a 2013 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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