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GV59 LWX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,775 mi
Last recorded49,775 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 LWX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 49,775 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 48,130 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 45,335 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 41,696 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,615 miles

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, obscured by under trays.

Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,297 miles

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, obscured by undertray.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 27,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Unable to inspect front to rear brake pipes, obscured by undertray.

Pass 30 May 2019 24,455 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 20,763 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 19,679 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

all tyres deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2016 17,887 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,300 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 16,300 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 13,515 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 10,530 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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GV59 LWX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GV59 LWX?

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What year was GV59 LWX registered?

GV59 LWX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is GV59 LWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 LWX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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