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GV09 TZB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,158 mi
Last recorded112,158 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 TZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 112,158 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 101,459 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 95,655 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 89,982 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 89,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 87,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2020 78,780 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 78,743 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 70,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,281 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,004 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,445 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 37,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,041 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 19,594 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 12,290 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,822 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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GV09 TZB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GV09 TZB, 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 GV09 TZB registered?

GV09 TZB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is GV09 TZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV09 TZB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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