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S9 NYF

2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,184 mi
Last recorded40,184 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe39,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 NYF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 40,184 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 38,796 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 38,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 37,380 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 37,380 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,994 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 35,994 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front engine mounting bush deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2019 32,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2017 32,666 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 32,666 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 28,254 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2016 20,727 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 5,450 miles

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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S9 NYF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 39,042 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S9 NYF, 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 14 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 S9 NYF registered?

S9 NYF is a 2012 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is S9 NYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S9 NYF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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