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KV59 DPF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,333 mi
Last recorded83,333 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 DPF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,333 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 83,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 82,514 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,147 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 78,109 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 75,198 miles

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

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

oil sump corroded and leaking

unable to check sills fully ref covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 73,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 73,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 70,070 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 70,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 58,205 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 47,263 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 36,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner sidewall slightly perished ()

Pass 10 Dec 2015 24,897 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 16,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 11,665 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 DPF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DPF, 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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KV59 DPF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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