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KY59 FSU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,809 mi
Last recorded35,809 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 FSU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 35,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 35,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (Both) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 32,876 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 32,314 miles

Front Both MacPherson struts have play in upper attachment.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Aero style blade smeary. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 31,179 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall rubbed smooth

Pass 23 Jul 2020 29,468 miles

Nearside Front MacPherson strut has play in upper attachment.

Offside Front MacPherson strut has play in upper attachment.

Fail 22 Jul 2020 29,467 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits Suspect catalyst failing. (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front MacPherson strut has play in upper attachment.

Offside Front MacPherson strut has play in upper attachment.

Pass 10 Aug 2019 27,670 miles

Offside Front MacPherson strut has slight play in upper attachment.

Fail 10 Aug 2019 27,670 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Multiple lambda sensor faults recorded. Light extinguished after faults read. Recommend inspection and repair. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front MacPherson strut has slight play in upper attachment.

Pass 23 Jul 2018 25,464 miles

front tyres starting to perish on outer side walls

Pass 12 Aug 2017 23,449 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 23,425 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 21,805 miles

Nearside Front tyre is starting to perish/split

Nearside Rear tyre is starting to perish/split

Offside Front tyre is starting to perish/split

Offside Rear tyre is staring to perish/split

Pass 26 Jun 2015 20,884 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 26 Jun 2015 20,884 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 19,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 18,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 14,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KY59 FSU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KY59 FSU, 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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What year was KY59 FSU registered?

KY59 FSU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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