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BN59 KDF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

66,748 mi
Last recorded66,748 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 KDF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 66,748 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring very small piece broken off at bottom but spring still seated correctly and locked in seat.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 66,731 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on mirror ()

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

Offside Rear coil spring very small piece broken off at bottom but spring still seated correctly and locked in seat

Pass 21 Nov 2024 62,056 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 56,647 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 50,379 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 50,370 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 44,973 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 44,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 40,098 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 38,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 36,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 32,286 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 28,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre perishing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,749 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,676 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 16,391 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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BN59 KDF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BN59 KDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BN59 KDF registered?

BN59 KDF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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