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GU59 DWV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

73,938 mi
Last recorded73,938 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 DWV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 73,938 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 66,650 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 64,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 58,619 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

fan belt frayed

Fail 21 Jun 2021 55,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Reversing lamp inoperative bulb 382 (4.6.1 (a))

fan belt frayed

Pass 10 Jul 2020 51,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 51,805 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 45,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,862 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 43,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 41,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,143 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 37,360 miles

Low pressure offside rear tyre

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 34,894 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 34,871 miles

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

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

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 DWV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GU59 DWV, 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 DWV registered?

GU59 DWV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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