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MJ09 KXG

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,137 mi
Last recorded64,137 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 KXG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 64,137 miles

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

both front tyres are low

Fail 30 Jun 2026 64,134 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are low

Pass 13 May 2025 63,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Treadd depth 1.6mm - Advise replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Slight movement in upper front strut mounts

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside rear & offside front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 63,603 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective beam pattern diminished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

reverse lamp inop

Pass 7 Mar 2024 61,438 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 57,722 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 51,834 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,229 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 43,073 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 43,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 41,121 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 10 Dec 2015 33,035 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 29,773 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 19,161 miles

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

n/s/f door mirror damaged casing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 8,097 miles

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
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MJ09 KXG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ09 KXG, 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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MJ09 KXG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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