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YH59 NGY

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,515 mi
Last recorded77,515 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 NGY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,515 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 74,209 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 72,381 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 68,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 May 2022 68,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Unable to fully check wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s - D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2019 66,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 66,407 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 66,254 miles

Front brake pads worn

Nearside front Tyre worn

Pass 18 Mar 2015 64,955 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 24,092 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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YH59 NGY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH59 NGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YH59 NGY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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