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KM59 UBC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,297 mi
Last recorded105,297 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 UBC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 105,297 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,979 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2023 104,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 101,995 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 101,995 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 98,390 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 98,390 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge with cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 94,571 miles

Nearside Rear Slight drag on brake

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight damage to n/s/r reverse light lens

Fail 15 Oct 2020 94,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight damage to n/s/r reverse light lens

Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,070 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 90,070 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 78,999 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 19 Oct 2018 78,960 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,913 miles

gearbox mounting rubber split

nearside rear light lens brokern

Fail 27 Oct 2017 67,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

gearbox mounting rubber split

nearside rear light lens brokern

Pass 21 Oct 2016 54,413 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 42,097 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 28,577 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 28,577 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 18,996 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 11,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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KM59 UBC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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 KM59 UBC, 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 KM59 UBC registered?

KM59 UBC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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