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LR59 NHV

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,226 mi
Last recorded68,226 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 NHV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 68,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 68,136 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Lower engine mounting bonded rubber is perished and splitting. (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 67,951 miles

Central Lower Undertray not fully secure lower centre of the car (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower engine mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 67,789 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 67,703 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 67,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s and o/s a/b/s rings slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2021 67,634 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear n/s and o/s a/b/s rings slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 67,554 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 56,864 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 56,862 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 53,397 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 52,272 miles

under trays fitted to under side not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,484 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 38,318 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 38,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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LR59 NHV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LR59 NHV, 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 LR59 NHV registered?

LR59 NHV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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