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GV59 LXB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,391 mi
Last recorded89,391 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 89,391 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Sep 2018 89,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 81,867 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 81,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/60x15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2016 70,805 miles

Nearside wiper blade worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner - 175/55x15

Fail 6 Jun 2016 70,805 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre worn on shoulders

Nearside wiper blade worn

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner - 175/55x15

Fail 22 May 2015 57,281 miles

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

thorns in nearside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2015 57,281 miles

thorns in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2014 38,390 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 20,480 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 20,438 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 LXB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LXB, 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

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What year was GV59 LXB registered?

GV59 LXB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 December 2009.

Is GV59 LXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 LXB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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