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GL59 WVH

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,686 mi
Last recorded94,686 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 WVH
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 94,686 miles

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 94,686 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 91,065 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 89,145 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 86,306 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 84,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,125 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2020 82,088 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Centre engine mount bush split

Pass 28 Jan 2019 72,423 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 72,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2018 64,271 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 56,830 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,774 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 48,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 48,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 42,996 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 28,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,058 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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GL59 WVH is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GL59 WVH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL59 WVH is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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