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KY59 YHP

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 YHP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 77,467 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 75,410 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 75,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2024 72,325 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,326 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 69,271 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 65,352 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2022 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 61,253 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 61,253 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 57,246 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 57,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,587 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 45,859 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 37,232 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,527 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 29,241 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 21,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 16,390 miles

near side rsar tyre outer wall cut

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 YHP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KY59 YHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY59 YHP?

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What year was KY59 YHP registered?

KY59 YHP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 24 October 2009.

Is KY59 YHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY59 YHP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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