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KN09 NVJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,164 mi
Last recorded55,164 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 NVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 55,164 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 52,297 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 42,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 35,981 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 35,981 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 31,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 24,538 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 24,538 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 19,600 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,649 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 14,987 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 14,767 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 14,537 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 14,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 13,670 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 13,621 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 11,425 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 9,678 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 8,316 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
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KN09 NVJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 NVJ, 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 NVJ registered?

KN09 NVJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is KN09 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN09 NVJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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