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NU59 UVE

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,750 mi
Last recorded47,750 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU59 UVE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,750 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 41,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexi joint worn due to overall engine movement (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective causing excessive engine movement ()

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

engine mountings worn

exhaust box has a lot of movement but still secure may cause damage to other components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2016 41,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from exhaust flexi joint worn due to overall engine movement (7.1.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective causing excessive engine movement ()

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

engine mountings worn

exhaust box has a lot of movement but still secure may cause damage to other components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2015 33,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 33,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 25,533 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 25,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 21,577 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 21,577 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,116 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 17,016 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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 UVE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UVE, 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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NU59 UVE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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