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EJ59 NPN

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,892 mi
Last recorded90,892 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 NPN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 90,892 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 85,270 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,330 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 81,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding advise full brake service including brake fluid (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both head lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 77,111 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 77,109 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 72,342 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 72,338 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 66,490 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,924 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 52,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,747 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 50,501 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 36,452 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 33,999 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 31,944 miles

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
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EJ59 NPN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ59 NPN, 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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EJ59 NPN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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