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SV59 NHC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

30,577 mi
Last recorded30,577 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 NHC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 30,577 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 29,338 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 27,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner face rubbed by spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 27,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner face rubbed by spring (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 25,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 24,876 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 24,872 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 24,153 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 24,153 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 23,400 miles

Nearside front suspension arm bush creaking

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Oct 2018 21,975 miles

Nearside Front Arm bushes noisy (creaking)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 22 Oct 2018 21,974 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Arm bushes noisy (creaking)

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,834 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 18,046 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 18,045 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 16,428 miles

Plastic under covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 14,553 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 12,843 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 10,967 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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SV59 NHC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SV59 NHC, 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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SV59 NHC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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