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NV59 CNZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

55,501 mi
Last recorded55,501 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 CNZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 55,501 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 54,359 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 52,862 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 52,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 48,970 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 42,980 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 35,383 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 33,489 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2019 33,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 31,374 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 31,371 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2017 30,491 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 30,490 miles

coil spring broken n/s front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 27,001 miles

plastics fastened to underside of vehicle limited inspection

Fail 17 Nov 2016 26,994 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

plastics fastened to underside of vehicle limited inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2015 23,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 19,571 miles

brake pipes covered by plastic shroud limited inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2013 15,771 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 11,999 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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NV59 CNZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NV59 CNZ, 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 NV59 CNZ registered?

NV59 CNZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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