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KV59 CWL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

87,398 mi
Last recorded87,398 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 87,398 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 87,398 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 85,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 85,091 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 79,405 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 74,957 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 74,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 70,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 70,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,568 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 60,781 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 56,089 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 56,087 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 51,349 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 45,325 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 45,325 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 39,841 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 39,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 34,123 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in the nearside front lower arm bush

Pass 22 Nov 2013 28,862 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in front engine mount

Fail 8 Nov 2013 28,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S wiper blade split

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in front engine mount

Fail 16 Nov 2012 21,404 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,404 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 CWL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL registered?

KV59 CWL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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