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NU59 JFA

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,574 mi
Last recorded185,574 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 JFA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 185,574 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 177,007 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 176,973 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 171,327 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 165,021 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 164,995 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 159,691 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 159,526 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 159,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 159,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 154,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 142,603 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 142,116 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear/stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,331 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 123,898 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 113,624 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 88,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,791 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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NU59 JFA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 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 Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NU59 JFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was NU59 JFA registered?

NU59 JFA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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