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GV59 UPR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,005 mi
Last recorded66,005 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 UPR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 66,005 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 66,005 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2025 64,094 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 63,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 63,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 59,290 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55 x 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,623 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 45,879 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 43,957 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 43,957 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 39,341 miles

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 37,009 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 37,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2017 35,191 miles

Engine management light on dashboard

Engine stabiliser mount deteriorated

Front Tyres perishing

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2016 16,078 miles

eml on

front tyres cracked

Pass 14 May 2015 57,321 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 57,320 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2014 6,485 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 5,246 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 5,089 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 UPR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UPR, 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 UPR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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