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J18 NWB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,418 mi
Last recorded55,418 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 NWB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 55,418 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 53,910 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 52,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 50,901 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 49,606 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 48,129 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 46,829 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,819 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 45,054 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,822 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 40,805 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 29,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 29,947 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 26,909 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,187 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 15,404 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 11,538 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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J18 NWB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 J18 NWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J18 NWB registered?

J18 NWB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 May 2009.

Is J18 NWB safe to buy?

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