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GX59 CVJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,134 mi
Last recorded75,134 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX59 CVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 75,134 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2025 75,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 72,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 69,290 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 69,290 miles

Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 65,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Noisy (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Squeak coming from rear brakes when applied

Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,281 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 59,811 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 57,036 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 57,036 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 53,294 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 53,294 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 49,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 44,762 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2016 44,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2015 39,928 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 39,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 33,368 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,405 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,219 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 23,219 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

tyre wear started on both front inner edges

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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GX59 CVJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GX59 CVJ, 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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What year was GX59 CVJ registered?

GX59 CVJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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