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KR09 VFD

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,475 mi
Last recorded63,475 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 VFD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 63,475 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side/on limit . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 50,172 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 49,507 miles

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perishing (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,377 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Perishing/Some Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 46,979 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 44,428 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess stabiliser bush deteriorated (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,249 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 39,152 miles

both front lower arm front bushes starting to deteriorate

front brake pads appear 3/4 worn

Pass 15 Aug 2017 36,394 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,572 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 34,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,803 miles

Rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 17 Aug 2015 31,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 27,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 27,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,181 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 19,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Aug 2012 19,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
Full Smart (mcc) Cabriolet reliability report

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KR09 VFD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR09 VFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KR09 VFD registered?

KR09 VFD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 29 July 2009.

Is KR09 VFD safe to buy?

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