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SH09 NLJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,324 mi
Last recorded48,324 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 NLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush attachment (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 48,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush attachment (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 37,291 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 32,205 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 10 Feb 2017 32,205 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 25,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2014 22,807 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 17,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 12,701 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 136,062 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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SH09 NLJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH09 NLJ, 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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SH09 NLJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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