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NU59 OUD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,494 mi
Last recorded32,494 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 OUD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 32,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Possibly rocker cover gasket and turbo oil supply pipe. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion around both spring mounting plates and the offside forward mounting point to the chassis.Will require strengthening/repair very soon. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 30,888 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 30,888 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 27,428 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 20,953 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 14,629 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 11,996 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 11,434 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf osr nsr OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 9,100 miles

all outer tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2017 8,278 miles

all outer tyre walls starting to perish

Fail 4 Sep 2017 8,278 miles

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

all outer tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 16 Oct 2015 321,849 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 6,734 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 6,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 5,134 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 3,886 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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NU59 OUD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 NU59 OUD, 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 NU59 OUD registered?

NU59 OUD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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