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WN59 NBZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 NBZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 73,992 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 73,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around front bush metal corroded away (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 73,039 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 71,518 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 71,518 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 70,082 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 70,082 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 67,558 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 64,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 60,029 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 60,029 miles

Boot lid component insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 53,669 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 53,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,907 miles

front wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,180 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 45,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre has deep cut in tread and outer side wall splitting

Pass 18 Jul 2014 39,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 31,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 31,606 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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WN59 NBZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WN59 NBZ, 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 WN59 NBZ registered?

WN59 NBZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 November 2009.

Is WN59 NBZ safe to buy?

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