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KP59 EMK

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP59 EMK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 66,243 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 69,799 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2024 64,791 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 63,069 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 61,807 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 61,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 59,348 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 54,916 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 54,914 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 42,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 42,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 42,592 miles

Emissions not tested exshust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 37,089 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 35,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted (nearside front)seat belt not fully tested

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Fail 25 Feb 2017 35,514 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn from inner side +tyre hasa serious cracks (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn from inner side +tyre has a serious cracks+side wall perished+outer side wall has a deep cut to the cord (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and offside rear (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seat fitted (nearside front)seat belt not fully tested

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 32,644 miles

Rear o/s & n/s tyres outer walls cracking

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 26,151 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 23,410 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 18,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KP59 EMK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KP59 EMK, 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 KP59 EMK registered?

KP59 EMK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 19 November 2009.

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