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NX59 HFV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,365 mi
Last recorded122,365 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX59 HFV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 122,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 101,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 92,409 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 92,408 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 91,211 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 91,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 89,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 79,083 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 79,076 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 77,258 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 77,258 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 70,491 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 70,491 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 67,346 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 67,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 64,025 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 64,024 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dice e. t. c. e.t.c. (8.3.1e)

no electrical towing socket fitted.

Pass 11 Feb 2015 60,683 miles

Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Feb 2015 60,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing faster on inside shoulders advise to have tracking checked

Pass 3 Feb 2014 57,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front wheel bearings slight noise

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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NX59 HFV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 NX59 HFV, 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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NX59 HFV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 October 2009.

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