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GL59 BWM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

33,562 mi
Last recorded33,562 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 BWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 33,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective central ()

Pass 7 Dec 2024 31,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 31,128 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 29,880 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 25,633 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 23,186 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 21,417 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 17,527 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 16,315 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 11,916 miles

Nearside Rear wheel is slightly hard to rotate

Fail 27 Oct 2016 11,915 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel is slightly hard to rotate

Pass 10 Nov 2015 9,767 miles

Rear number plate delamenating

Pass 1 Nov 2014 7,001 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 6,162 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 4,262 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 BWM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL59 BWM, 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 GL59 BWM registered?

GL59 BWM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is GL59 BWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 BWM shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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