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LD09 NHZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

64,159 mi
Last recorded64,159 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 NHZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,159 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 58,813 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 58,813 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 52,879 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 52,878 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 52,277 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 51,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 51,564 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 51,564 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 47,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,791 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Central mounting (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 33,723 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 23,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 23,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 17,187 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 11,132 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 5,796 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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LD09 NHZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD09 NHZ, 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 LD09 NHZ registered?

LD09 NHZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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