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GV59 LWL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,543 mi
Last recorded96,543 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LWL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 96,543 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,183 miles

Exhaust heat shield adrift

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 79,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor ring corroded. (1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively Sensor ring Corroded. (1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 73,564 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 70,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,517 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 65,318 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 61,624 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 61,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 56,825 miles

Front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 10 Dec 2016 50,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 11 Dec 2015 44,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,240 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 33,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2012 25,794 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 25,794 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LWL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LWL, 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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GV59 LWL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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