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NB09 ELV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,481 mi
Last recorded68,481 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB09 ELV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,481 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 68,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing has come apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Main beam "pattern" and aim poor, recommend investigation

Pass 27 Feb 2025 63,537 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 63,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam connector melted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 58,845 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 58,845 miles

Headlamp aim too low lens insecure internally (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 52,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 49,967 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 49,291 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 48,307 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 46,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 44,254 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,148 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 40,191 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 38,961 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,961 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 37,463 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 37,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 35,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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NB09 ELV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 799cc 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 NB09 ELV, 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 NB09 ELV registered?

NB09 ELV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 December 2009.

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