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GV09 TZK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,377 mi
Last recorded62,377 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 TZK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 62,377 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 54,255 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 54,255 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 51,057 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 51,057 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 48,120 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,616 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 44,614 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 42,001 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 41,996 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 40,459 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 40,447 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Lower engine mounting deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2018 39,322 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 38,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 36,984 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,785 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 26,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 21,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2013 21,153 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 15,561 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TZK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GV09 TZK, 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 TZK registered?

GV09 TZK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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