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YH59 NBL

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

13,801 mi
Last recorded13,801 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto43,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 NBL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 13,801 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 13,801 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 13,313 miles

Offside Rear Rear crash bar corroded

Pass 10 May 2023 12,552 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 12,552 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 11,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 10,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 10,715 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 9,524 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 8,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 11,399 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 11,398 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 7,409 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 7,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 6,752 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 6,128 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 5,227 miles

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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YH59 NBL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YH59 NBL, 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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YH59 NBL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse Mhd Auto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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