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GY59 LGV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,165 mi
Last recorded84,165 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 LGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 84,165 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 64,130 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 59,032 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 59,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,073 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 57,650 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 57,463 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 57,460 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,351 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,237 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 51,237 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 48,325 miles

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

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox to subframe (6.1.D.1a)

nearside wiper blade is torn

Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,346 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 33,249 miles

both front tyres have worn to the minimum limit

both rear tyres are worn to @ 2mm

Pass 15 Sep 2012 22,881 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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GY59 LGV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LGV, 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 GY59 LGV registered?

GY59 LGV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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