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KV59 DVF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,495 mi
Last recorded67,495 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 DVF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 67,495 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,942 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays restricting inspection

some wear and deterioration to front tyres

Pass 4 Oct 2023 57,915 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,236 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 7 Oct 2022 55,236 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes coated/undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,992 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 51,992 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 49,977 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 48,530 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased/undertrays fitted preventing inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 47,539 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 47,539 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 44,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

very slight oil leak from n/s driveshaft oil seal

Pass 27 Sep 2016 37,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

centre engine mount split but still supporting engine

Fail 27 Sep 2016 37,714 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 75% worn (3.5.1g)

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

centre engine mount split but still supporting engine

Pass 25 Sep 2015 30,578 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 30,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 24,022 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 24,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,226 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 31,833 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 DVF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DVF, 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 DVF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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