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KN09 YFF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,711 mi
Last recorded66,711 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 YFF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 66,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 62,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Left front/left rear /right rear tyres worn to wear bar 3mm…legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 61,310 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2023 61,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 57,872 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 57,139 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 57,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel insecure sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 56,433 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 56,430 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,322 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 51,337 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 51,286 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs starting to get worn.

osf side skirt getting insecure.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,638 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 29,069 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 29,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,488 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 YFF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YFF, 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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KN09 YFF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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