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KR59 VWM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,624 mi
Last recorded33,624 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 VWM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 33,624 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 30,384 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2024 29,433 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 29,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes squeaking

Pass 22 Dec 2022 27,283 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55X15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 25,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 25,614 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 23,206 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 23,206 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 22,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 21,701 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 20,815 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Fail 22 Dec 2017 20,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 19,144 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,555 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 15,983 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 14,023 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 12,497 miles

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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KR59 VWM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 45,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KR59 VWM, 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 KR59 VWM registered?

KR59 VWM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 December 2009.

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