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GY59 BSU

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

109,554 mi
Last recorded109,554 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 BSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 109,554 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 109,536 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 100,086 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 100,085 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 88,866 miles

Near side rear wheel binding

Pass 22 Aug 2022 79,247 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 79,246 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 70,040 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 70,038 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 64,462 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2017 64,462 miles

Central Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2016 53,623 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 41,218 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 41,218 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 41,164 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 15 Sep 2014 33,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,386 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres getting low

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 26,278 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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GY59 BSU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY59 BSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GY59 BSU registered?

GY59 BSU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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