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GL59 UFB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,794 mi
Last recorded14,794 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 UFB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 14,794 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 14,520 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 14,520 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 14,087 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 13,451 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 12,609 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 12,126 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 11,680 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 10,913 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 9,995 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 8,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 8,875 miles

Nearside rear brake binding and sticking (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades split (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 7,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 6,125 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 4,588 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 3,061 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 3,042 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 UFB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UFB, 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 UFB registered?

GL59 UFB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 December 2009.

Is GL59 UFB safe to buy?

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