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GL59 BWJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

49,960 mi
Last recorded49,960 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 BWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 49,960 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2026 49,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/60r15 74t (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 49,226 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 49,198 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 49,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 49,160 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2021 49,160 miles

Rear Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety engin oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2020 39,146 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 39,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 30,368 miles

Under tray fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Apr 2018 15,837 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,679 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 13,346 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 12,095 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 10,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 9,012 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 9,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 8,817 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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GL59 BWJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GL59 BWJ, 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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GL59 BWJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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