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KY59 JWE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,014 mi
Last recorded57,014 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 JWE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 57,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 56,245 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears To Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 56,231 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears To Flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,069 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front deteriorated and worn inner 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear 155/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift in both sides front suspension top mounts when jacked

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2023 55,067 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides front deteriorated and worn inner 175/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear 155/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

lift in both sides front suspension top mounts when jacked

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2022 53,368 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear brake pipes across rear sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four road tyres cracking in treads and edges and slightly worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides front (3.4 (b) (i))

engine sump corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2021 51,566 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 51,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 49,052 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,544 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 45,544 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 43,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 43,037 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,941 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 39,828 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 39,828 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,734 miles

advise near side rear tyre cut in the sidewall but not showing cords time of test

advise off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2013 35,007 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 31,896 miles

cut in the near side rear tyre but not showing cords

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 JWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KY59 JWE, 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 JWE registered?

KY59 JWE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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