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HV59 GPE

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,857 mi
Last recorded44,857 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 GPE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 44,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 42,338 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 39,851 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 37,114 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 34,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 32,262 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 32,190 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 28,251 miles

BOTH Rear tyres low (close to legal limit) and cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2018 26,005 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jun 2017 23,296 miles

Exhaust blowing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 21,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 18,722 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 16,630 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 14,616 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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HV59 GPE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 43,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV59 GPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV59 GPE registered?

HV59 GPE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 5 September 2009.

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