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KM59 ZNS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM59 ZNS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 87,823 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s upper top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted n/s and o/s inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

air con rubber belt has come off pulleys

Pass 11 Aug 2025 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 84,909 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 75,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 64,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 60,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 60,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,071 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 53,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 42,999 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 42,999 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 38,222 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 31,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 31,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,706 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 24,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2013 16,056 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 ZNS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZNS, 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 ZNS registered?

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

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