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GL58 KOW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,289 mi
Last recorded68,289 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 KOW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 68,289 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 68,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 62,894 miles

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

lower engine stabilizer worn

Pass 25 Oct 2024 55,978 miles

Engine stabilizer mounting worn

Fail 24 Oct 2024 55,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Engine stabilizer mounting worn

Fail 1 Oct 2024 55,978 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

engine stabilizer mounting worn

Pass 24 Oct 2023 50,350 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 47,884 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 36,376 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 35,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,782 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,914 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres, also perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 27,277 miles

All tyres showing signs of ageing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 25,387 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,387 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 3 Jul 2014 22,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 21,283 miles

chip in the bottom of the windscreen on the drivers side

Pass 18 May 2012 20,604 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KOW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL58 KOW, 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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GL58 KOW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 January 2009.

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