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KM09 BUF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,979 mi
Last recorded78,979 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 BUF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 78,979 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 69,148 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 64,100 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 61,004 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,482 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 47,517 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 47,517 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,763 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 33,344 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mount slight perished

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 33,344 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mount slight perished

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 28,370 miles

Offside Front tyre has had a plug repair in central tread area

Fail 12 Jun 2018 28,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has had a plug repair in central tread area

Pass 30 Jun 2017 27,338 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,305 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 22,964 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,187 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 22,186 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 20,143 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,419 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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KM09 BUF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM09 BUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM09 BUF registered?

KM09 BUF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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