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NJ09 YXF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

49,839 mi
Last recorded49,839 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YXF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 49,839 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

underbody floor covers fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2026 49,839 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2025 48,869 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underbody floor covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2025 48,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 x tyres (5.2.3 (e))

underbody floor covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2024 48,349 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 48,349 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 44,284 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 44,281 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Slam panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,257 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 40,118 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 38,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 38,148 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,159 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 36,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 31,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test MOT FAIL ITEMS ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018 31,125 miles

Stop lamp not working Centre/high level light (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front & Offside rear tyres worn

Items removed from driver's view prior to test MOT FAIL ITEMS ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 21,236 miles

both front tyres outer edges cracking

Pass 13 Nov 2015 17,335 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall cracking

Offside Front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 24 Nov 2014 13,885 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 13,787 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,303 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,528 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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NJ09 YXF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NJ09 YXF, 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 NJ09 YXF registered?

NJ09 YXF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 12 March 2009.

Is NJ09 YXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ09 YXF shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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