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LB59 GKC

2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,568 mi
Last recorded58,568 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe42,940 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB59 GKC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 58,568 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2023 56,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 56,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,470 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 48,714 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 47,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 47,642 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 42,940 miles

Front Under tray damaged .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 9 Jan 2019 42,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Under tray damaged .

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,762 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 39,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre damage on sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre damage to sidewall

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 36,578 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 36,389 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brakes binding when jacked up

Pass 4 Jan 2016 33,211 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre splitting on outer wall

Pass 5 Jan 2015 30,186 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 26,735 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 24,367 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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LB59 GKC is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,940 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 LB59 GKC, 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 16 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LB59 GKC is a 2010 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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