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GU59 DRX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 DRX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 82,798 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 81,113 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 79,328 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 31 May 2024 79,303 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 76,034 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 76,007 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 73,874 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 73,854 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 72,328 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,993 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 66,986 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

auxiliary belt deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2019 60,666 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 10 May 2018 55,295 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 55,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 47,543 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 47,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 39,413 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 38,862 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 38,860 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,976 miles

offside windscreen damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2013 35,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 28,731 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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GU59 DRX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU59 DRX, 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 GU59 DRX registered?

GU59 DRX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 September 2009.

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