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KM59 YSA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,631 mi
Last recorded40,631 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 YSA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 40,631 miles

Offside wing repeater lense missing but still correct colour

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF + NSF perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR + NSR perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of the car + suspension components

Fail 16 Jul 2026 40,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside wing repeater lense missing but still correct colour

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSF + NSF perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR + NSR perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to underside of the car + suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2025 38,849 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside wing repeater lense missing but still correct colour

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear split on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 38,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside wing repeater lense missing but still correct colour

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear split on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 36,828 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front noise at brake when rotated

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 36,828 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front noise at brake when rotated

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 34,541 miles

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

Front engine stabiliser mounting rubber broken away

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 32,332 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 30,792 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 May 2019 29,436 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2019 29,435 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 28,970 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 28,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 28,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 28,533 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2016 27,715 miles

High Vis Brake Light Inop

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

O/S/F Tyre Sidewall Perished

Rear Washers Inop

Pass 27 Jul 2015 24,240 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 17,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2013 17,488 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 13,949 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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KM59 YSA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YSA, 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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KM59 YSA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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