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PE09 NKH

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,792 mi
Last recorded87,792 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 NKH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 87,792 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 87,339 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 80,326 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 80,275 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 71,599 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and bit worn on edges ,tyre have some cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount very worn rubber damage, Advice to replace ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front top mount have play

revers light not working

Fail 17 Feb 2023 71,599 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible front head light bulb incorrect (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone arm back bush have excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked and bit worn on edges ,tyre have some cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective gearbox mount very worn rubber damage, Advice to replace ()

Offside Front top mount have play

revers light not working

Pass 5 Mar 2022 62,998 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 62,770 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 51,938 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspecton

Pass 7 Mar 2020 48,062 miles

Offside Front some wear and movement to top mount assembly

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Feb 2019 45,959 miles

Offside rear Brake pipe rusty.

Rear Brakes have slight increase decrease.

Fail 25 Feb 2019 45,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear Brake pipe rusty.

Rear Brakes have slight increase decrease.

Pass 9 Mar 2018 43,794 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 40,568 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,683 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 35,628 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 30,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear tyre treads worn close to legal limit.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,504 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 21,213 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,903 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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PE09 NKH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PE09 NKH, 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

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What year was PE09 NKH registered?

PE09 NKH is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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