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NL59 MXC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

73,436 mi
Last recorded73,436 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL59 MXC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 73,436 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 71,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 71,083 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 68,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 68,630 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 67,213 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 65,406 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,404 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 61,483 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 58,091 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 58,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,191 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 50,191 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 40,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside output poor

sat nav mount zone 'b'

Pass 18 Sep 2014 28,047 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 28,047 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,595 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 25,595 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NL59 MXC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NL59 MXC, 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 NL59 MXC registered?

NL59 MXC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is NL59 MXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL59 MXC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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