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PD55 GLD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,874 mi
Last recorded79,874 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPD55 GLD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 79,874 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2026 79,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 76,184 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 76,184 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 75,091 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 75,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 68,930 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 67,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 67,333 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,369 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 64,381 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2019 64,381 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,231 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2017 59,631 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 56,580 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 51,484 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 35,909 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 29,435 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 23 Feb 2013 29,435 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

Pass 25 Jan 2013 29,417 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PD55 GLD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PD55 GLD, 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 PD55 GLD registered?

PD55 GLD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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