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KS09 OPL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,170 mi
Last recorded107,170 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS09 OPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 107,170 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 107,155 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 105,541 miles

Front Wipers starting to smeer

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 105,509 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obstructed by the rear carrier (0.1 (b))

Front Wipers starting to smeer

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 96,825 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 96,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 96,763 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,298 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 road tyres starting to deteriorate and crack between treads on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 80,973 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 79,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 79,431 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 57,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 41,871 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 41,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 33,290 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 33,290 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,434 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 20,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 17,954 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 14,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 11,052 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 11,052 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 OPL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS09 OPL registered?

KS09 OPL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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