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HJ59 XNV

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,344 mi
Last recorded38,344 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 XNV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 38,344 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 36,815 miles

full underside inspection prevented by undertrays

offside rear tyre is 11 years old

Pass 11 Dec 2023 35,873 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 34,607 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 32,111 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 29,705 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 26,798 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 23,182 miles

under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 13 Dec 2018 23,098 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 20 Dec 2017 20,338 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 20 Dec 2017 20,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2016 18,442 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 12 Dec 2016 18,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tesed (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 23 Dec 2015 17,020 miles

O/s headlamp pattern poor

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Fail 22 Dec 2015 17,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Engine check light illuminated

O/s headlamp pattern poor

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Pass 19 Dec 2014 13,824 miles

Plastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination

Pass 17 Dec 2013 10,854 miles

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of underside and components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 7,024 miles

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto?

Based on 11,321 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

80.1%
Pass Rate
3,214
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 78
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 57
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HJ59 XNV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 43,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 78 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ59 XNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was HJ59 XNV registered?

HJ59 XNV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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