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GV09 TZY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

108,709 mi
Last recorded108,709 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 TZY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 108,709 miles

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

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frames and suspension components

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 102,196 miles

General corrosion to under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 29 Feb 2024 97,140 miles

General corrosion on under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 88,038 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 81,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 81,130 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 78,619 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 78,619 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 73,721 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened strut top bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under plastic tray covering components full floor

Pass 23 Jan 2018 71,498 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,679 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 68,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 64,669 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 45,753 miles

N/S/R Tyre has cuts throughout inner sidewall

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 8 Jun 2013 34,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 22,963 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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GV09 TZY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

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

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