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MJ09 KXR

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

120,083 mi
Last recorded120,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 KXR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 120,083 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 115,720 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 113,002 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 107,662 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,415 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 90,179 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 83,658 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 83,619 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,012 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 74,970 miles

Rear Bumper likely to become detached rear bumper support heavily corroded and insecure (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced rear bumper support heavily corroded and insecure (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2017 66,387 miles

Both side rear bumper mounting brackets corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 57,463 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 57,463 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing loose (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake drum binds on.

Pass 8 Dec 2014 40,600 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 33,925 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 33,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 31,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,940 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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MJ09 KXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ09 KXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MJ09 KXR registered?

MJ09 KXR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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