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LK09 NKD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,962 mi
Last recorded103,962 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 NKD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 103,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 103,962 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 96,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 90,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2020 82,166 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 76,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 76,601 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 71,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm, wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs appear worn

Pass 21 Jan 2017 64,672 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,786 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,723 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 42,000 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 37,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 37,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2012 26,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,616 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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LK09 NKD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK09 NKD, 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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LK09 NKD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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