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YH59 NHM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,940 mi
Last recorded48,940 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 NHM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 48,940 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 47,397 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 47,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 46,239 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 46,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 45,348 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,349 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 43,349 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 39,950 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 36,449 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 36,449 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,041 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 33,041 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 29,534 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 29,534 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 24,727 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,720 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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YH59 NHM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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