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KN09 JZC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

47,361 mi
Last recorded47,361 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 47,361 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 46,127 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 46,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective slight play ()

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,479 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 44,479 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer and inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 43,080 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 40,665 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 40,017 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 39,286 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 37,728 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 37,728 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 37,707 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 35,646 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 35,646 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 32,143 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 32,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 31,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

cut to tread n/s rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2015 27,645 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2015 27,645 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 24,591 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2013 20,803 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 20,803 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Pass 10 May 2012 16,807 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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KN09 JZC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KN09 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

KN09 JZC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 7 May 2009.

Is KN09 JZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 JZC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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