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VF59 NGV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,740 mi
Last recorded63,740 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF59 NGV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 63,740 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 63,112 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 62,215 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 61,933 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2021 61,933 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,302 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 59,301 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 49,770 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 49,770 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 47,144 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 45,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 42,907 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 42,907 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 35,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 35,487 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 25,628 miles

Two front door glasses has advertising stickers wrapped.

Fail 2 Sep 2014 25,638 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Two front door glasses has advertising stickers wrapped.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 12,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Sep 2013 12,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Aug 2012 9,972 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside 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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VF59 NGV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VF59 NGV, 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 VF59 NGV registered?

VF59 NGV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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