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OV59 NVY

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,411 mi
Last recorded75,411 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 NVY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 75,411 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 75,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 72,810 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 67,826 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 59,843 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 52,757 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip in windscreen

high level stop light not working

Fail 31 Aug 2022 52,756 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one wheel bolt missing on each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing on edges

chip in windscreen

high level stop light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2019 51,519 miles

Both front tyres edges slightly wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 47,927 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 47,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,770 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 32,322 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)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 25,597 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 25,597 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 20,079 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 20,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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OV59 NVY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV59 NVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OV59 NVY?

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What year was OV59 NVY registered?

OV59 NVY is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is OV59 NVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 NVY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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