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K155 LEF

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

41,646 mi
Last recorded41,646 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 LEF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 41,646 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 34,902 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 34,900 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tread rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tread rotation (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 32,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 32,836 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 32,215 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 32,215 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2012 23,832 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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K155 LEF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K155 LEF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was K155 LEF registered?

K155 LEF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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