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KY59 DDL

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,924 mi
Last recorded34,924 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 DDL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 34,924 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 34,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 34,252 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 33,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 33,587 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,679 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 32,679 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 32,134 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 32,134 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2019 31,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower wishbone has slight play in the inner mounting points

all four tyres are getting low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 29,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 27,856 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2016 25,952 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 21,783 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 16,988 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 16,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,734 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 12,734 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,185 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
Full Smart (mcc) City Coupe reliability report

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KY59 DDL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Blue with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY59 DDL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KY59 DDL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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