MOT Status
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88,423 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leaks.
O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.
O/S/R Road wheel damaged on inner edge.
Under trays/plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear inner bush as marked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil leaks.
O/S/R Metal brake pipe corroded.
O/S/R Road wheel damaged on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays/plastic sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage on the inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Slight damage on the inside (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (Size 155.60.R 15) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Size 175.55.R 15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever has travel
Body under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side 3mm (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side 3mm (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KN59 CXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 CXW, 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 CXW registered?
KN59 CXW is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 15 October 2009.
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