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KV59 FDZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,335 mi
Last recorded88,335 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 FDZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 88,335 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 86,263 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 86,261 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 82,281 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 82,228 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low+ perishing!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,946 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 71,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 71,422 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 68,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 64,636 miles

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 11 Jun 2019 64,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Nov 2018 63,729 miles

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

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2018 63,729 miles

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

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

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

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2017 61,754 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2017 61,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sill covers and underbody covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2016 59,488 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear wish bone (2.4.G.2)

under trays obstructing some testable items

Pass 26 Nov 2015 57,316 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,316 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 46,955 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 46,955 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,596 miles

EML light is on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2012 27,865 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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KV59 FDZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 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) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV59 FDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV59 FDZ registered?

KV59 FDZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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