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YH59 NHG

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

59,780 mi
Last recorded59,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 NHG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 59,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2026 59,778 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement GEARBOX MOUNT DOG BONE (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 55,576 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 52,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 50,606 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 48,301 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 46,263 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 44,774 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 41,710 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 39,449 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 36,886 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 33,257 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 30,195 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,733 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,295 miles

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

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

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

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

over due service by 112 days

Pass 30 Apr 2012 19,393 miles

n/s/f seatbelt slow to return

nail in o/s/r tyre

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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YH59 NHG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH59 NHG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YH59 NHG registered?

YH59 NHG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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