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N5 NGL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,608 mi
Last recorded64,608 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 NGL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 64,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 62,272 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 60,429 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 57,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 54,002 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 50,871 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 46,879 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 44,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 15 Apr 2017 40,857 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,466 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 34,466 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 26,403 miles

all tyres perished

imbalance between rear brakes

oil seepage

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,872 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 23 Apr 2014 24,872 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 24 Apr 2013 23,614 miles

3 nails in nearside rear tyre tread

headlamp aims on upper limit

Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,614 miles

3 nails in nearside rear tyre tread

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

headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,752 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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N5 NGL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White 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 N5 NGL, 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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N5 NGL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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