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NU09 SWZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,713 mi
Last recorded30,713 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 SWZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 30,713 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2025 30,326 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 29,687 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 29,687 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2023 42,888 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 42,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 28,196 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 28,196 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 27,294 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 26,649 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 26,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,118 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 25,122 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 25,122 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 23,720 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 22,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 17,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 15,109 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 13,890 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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NU09 SWZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU09 SWZ, 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 NU09 SWZ registered?

NU09 SWZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2009.

Is NU09 SWZ safe to buy?

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