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MJ09 KXS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,078 mi
Last recorded143,078 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 KXS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 143,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear LAMP DAMAGED AND TAPED

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 142,251 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 140,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 140,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 139,515 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lense cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2018 128,041 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 128,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 114,195 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 114,163 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,311 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2016 103,311 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 89,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

small cuts inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 76,813 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 75,949 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,649 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine mount worn badly

Pass 22 May 2012 45,045 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lower front engine/gearbox mount split (dog bone)

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 KXS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MJ09 KXS, 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 KXS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 4 June 2009.

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