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KS09 GCV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,900 mi
Last recorded50,900 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 GCV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 50,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2026 50,703 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 50,703 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 50,283 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 49,879 miles

Nearside Front top shock mount worn

Fail 12 Jan 2024 49,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top shock mount worn

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,335 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 49,335 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 48,609 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 48,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 46,237 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 46,217 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,251 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2019 44,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 44,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 43,717 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,280 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Tyre is very low on pressure

Fail 3 Jan 2017 43,280 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Tyre is very low on pressure

Pass 13 Jan 2016 37,466 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 37,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 37,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,123 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 36,102 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 25,333 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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KS09 GCV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 KS09 GCV, 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 KS09 GCV registered?

KS09 GCV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 July 2009.

Is KS09 GCV safe to buy?

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