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KU09 XML

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,720 mi
Last recorded63,720 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 63,720 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2025 63,702 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 60,969 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 58,382 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 58,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 56,391 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 56,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 53,939 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 53,939 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 50,703 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,497 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 44,660 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 44,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 41,094 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 32,572 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 20 Aug 2014 22,761 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 10,663 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 10,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KU09 XML is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 KU09 XML, 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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KU09 XML is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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