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KN09 JZA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

41,974 mi
Last recorded41,974 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 JZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 41,974 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 41,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 39,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 35,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 34,228 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 34,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 33,899 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre cracked not showing cords

Nearside Rear Tyre Light perishing

Offside Rear Tyre light perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 33,670 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,465 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 33,460 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 33,206 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 32,820 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,435 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 16,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 15,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

High level brake light not working.

Oil leak

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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KN09 JZA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KN09 JZA, 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 KN09 JZA registered?

KN09 JZA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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