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YF09 GZV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,300 mi
Last recorded93,300 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 GZV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 93,300 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 93,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 88,960 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 86,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,686 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 82,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced front bush mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2020 79,445 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2020 79,445 miles

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 75,459 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 72,515 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 69,229 miles

Engine mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre 10 years old and cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre 10 years old

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 27 Oct 2017 69,208 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Engine mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 19 Oct 2016 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 65,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 62,330 miles

offside front tyre only just legal on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2014 47,358 miles

emissions too clean unable to meter

front number plate housing loose

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2014 47,333 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

emissions too clean unable to meter

front number plate housing loose

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2013 37,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Oct 2012 27,588 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YF09 GZV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YF09 GZV, 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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YF09 GZV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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