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GY59 CYG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 CYG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 88,220 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver Side Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Engine Mount Bushes Deteriorated

Fail 19 Mar 2026 88,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver Side Shock Absorber Corroded

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

Engine Mount Bushes Deteriorated

Pass 4 Mar 2025 78,189 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 77,833 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 69,596 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 69,596 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 63,772 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,598 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Jan 2022 62,598 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2021 61,480 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 61,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 53,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 53,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,637 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 39,798 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)

full undertrays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 33,263 miles

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jan 2015 25,183 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 25,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 22,537 miles

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

Offside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 17 Jan 2013 19,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 19,542 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 19,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GY59 CYG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 GY59 CYG, 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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GY59 CYG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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