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KN59 AKV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,515 mi
Last recorded87,515 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN59 AKV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 87,515 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 82,774 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 77,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 75,623 miles

Nearside headlamp dipped beam light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,985 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

levelled up headlamp aims

Pass 8 Sep 2021 73,594 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 71,312 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 71,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 69,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 69,496 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 5 Dec 2018 63,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords INNER WALL IN SEVERAL PLACES (5.2.3 (d) (i))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,682 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 46,053 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 45,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 45,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,057 miles

High level stop light not working

Offside front tyre worn

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 41,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front & rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

High level stop light not working

Offside front tyre worn

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,655 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2013 28,387 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 21,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KN59 AKV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KN59 AKV, 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 KN59 AKV registered?

KN59 AKV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 October 2009.

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