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KR59 WGE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

58,409 mi
Last recorded58,409 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR59 WGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 58,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 58,408 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 52,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front disc brake back plate corroded.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front disc brake back plate corroded.

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 51,618 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded/covered in waxoyl or similar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 51,618 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe corroded/covered in waxoyl or similar. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,054 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 46,128 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 43,440 miles

Front Lower gearbox / engine mounting defective

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot twisted

under trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 40,999 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2020 40,999 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover twisted

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2019 38,696 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 38,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 38,288 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,137 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Fail 4 Jan 2017 29,060 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 24 Dec 2015 20,031 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 18,333 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 16,771 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 14,554 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
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KR59 WGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KR59 WGE, 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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KR59 WGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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