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RE09 NHB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,250 mi
Last recorded55,250 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 NHB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 55,250 miles

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Fail 4 Mar 2026 55,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

slight corrosion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 19 Mar 2025 52,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 50,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 48,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 42,067 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 41,916 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 41,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 40,013 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 38,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 36,592 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 36,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 34,649 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,568 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 32,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement at rear of suspension arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,504 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 24,727 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 24,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,936 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 16,435 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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RE09 NHB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE09 NHB, 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 RE09 NHB registered?

RE09 NHB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 August 2009.

Is RE09 NHB safe to buy?

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