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KY59 DDJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,219 mi
Last recorded41,219 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 DDJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 41,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 41,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 38,238 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Nov 2023 36,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 32,172 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 26,227 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 26,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 22,889 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on tread inner and outer edges 155/60/15

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear indicators 175/55/15

Pass 29 Aug 2014 19,080 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,525 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 12,149 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2012 12,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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KY59 DDJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY59 DDJ, 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 KY59 DDJ registered?

KY59 DDJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 7 September 2009.

Is KY59 DDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 DDJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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