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GY59 ULW

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

117,190 mi
Last recorded117,190 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ULW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,874 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 112,870 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 105,832 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 105,683 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,510 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 85,488 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Nov 2018 81,988 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Sep 2017 77,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 77,995 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Upper stop lamp in-op

Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,598 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 55,121 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 43,060 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 34,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 34,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 30,988 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 30,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front wheel tracking needs adjusting ?

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 ULW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

GY59 ULW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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