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KP09 DLV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,547 mi
Last recorded71,547 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 DLV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 71,547 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 69,016 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear CRASH BAR HOLED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 69,016 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear CRASH BAR HOLED

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 67,943 miles

General corrosion to the underside

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear crash bar is holed

Pass 19 Sep 2023 67,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **Badly cracking** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **Badly cracking** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper crash bar holed and corroded

Vehicle body corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 67,229 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **Badly cracking** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing **Badly cracking** (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear bumper crash bar holed and corroded

Vehicle body corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,596 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 66,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 65,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Fail 10 Sep 2021 65,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dull image (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

body covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

Pass 11 Sep 2020 65,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 65,150 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. advise brake service (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise renewal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 64,273 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 64,273 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 57,083 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 57,083 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 56,459 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 56,459 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage but not exposing cords

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,767 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,279 miles

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

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear damage to tyre sidewall

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 38,279 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front damage to tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear damage to tyre sidewall

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 24,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 21,314 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 15,720 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 10,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KP09 DLV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KP09 DLV, 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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KP09 DLV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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