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KV09 GCO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,125 mi
Last recorded61,125 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 GCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 61,125 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 49,648 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 49,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 48,879 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 48,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Jun 2020 45,269 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 39,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 31,130 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2018 31,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,011 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 23,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 16,386 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 9,024 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,920 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 6,950 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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KV09 GCO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KV09 GCO, 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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KV09 GCO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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