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KV59 CVR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,348 mi
Last recorded94,348 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 CVR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 94,348 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 94,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 89,947 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 89,947 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 86,745 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 86,745 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding + imbalance 41% rear axle (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 83,687 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 83,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 80,897 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 1 Nov 2021 80,897 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Nov 2020 78,211 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 75,254 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 75,254 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 66,832 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 60,911 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 55,206 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 43,796 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 43,796 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both front (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,306 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,476 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 31,476 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,116 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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KV59 CVR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol 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 KV59 CVR, 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 KV59 CVR registered?

KV59 CVR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for KV59 CVR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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