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GV59 LWK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,943 mi
Last recorded81,943 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LWK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 81,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 79,967 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 78,467 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2023 78,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,810 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 72,612 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 69,522 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 69,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 65,458 miles

oil leak

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2019 65,400 miles

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

oil leak

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 60,557 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2017 54,653 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 49,073 miles

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2016 49,073 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,911 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2014 35,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres stepped on inner shoulders

Pass 6 Dec 2013 28,214 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,293 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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GV59 LWK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GV59 LWK, 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 GV59 LWK registered?

GV59 LWK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 December 2009.

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