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GV59 LWW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,162 mi
Last recorded39,162 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LWW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 39,162 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2026 39,162 miles

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 37,090 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 37,084 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 32,755 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 30,424 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 39,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 39,458 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid TOPPED UP (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 24,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner shoulder

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 22,755 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 22,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 20,670 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 20,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 18,947 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 16,554 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 14,386 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 10,707 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 10,705 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 7,961 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 5,994 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 LWW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GV59 LWW, 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 LWW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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