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NU09 YFK

2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,345 mi
Last recorded43,345 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto50,718 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU09 YFK
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 43,345 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,958 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 40,685 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,113 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 39,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 38,230 miles

Front suspension components show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2020 38,230 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components show signs of corrosion

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe & suspension components show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,554 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 34,453 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,054 miles

EML on at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underside of vehicle & suspension components show signs of surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2017 22,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 18,537 miles

alt/water pump drive belt deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2016 18,537 miles

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

alt/water pump drive belt deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 23 Jun 2015 15,295 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 10,596 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 7,577 miles

all components rusty

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto?

Based on 3,569 MOT tests across 304 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
3,405
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
304
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24
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NU09 YFK is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 50,718 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 25 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU09 YFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NU09 YFK is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pure 61 Mhd Auto, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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