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GL58 BXV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

62,824 mi
Last recorded62,824 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 BXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 62,824 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 62,124 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 62,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 57,763 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 57,553 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 57,333 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 57,333 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 14 May 2021 57,020 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 54,820 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 54,820 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2019 51,168 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,683 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Fail 20 Mar 2017 41,683 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2016 36,890 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Mar 2016 36,888 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,391 miles

all tyres slight wear on inner edges

Fail 9 Feb 2015 29,390 miles

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

all tyres slight wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 19,718 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 11,849 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 7,748 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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GL58 BXV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL58 BXV, 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 GL58 BXV registered?

GL58 BXV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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