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PN59 KVU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

50,224 mi
Last recorded50,224 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 KVU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 50,224 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,656 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 48,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Mar 2025 48,649 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 47,058 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 47,058 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 46,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 42,727 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 41,014 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 38,571 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 36,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre cracking/splitting

Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,690 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,244 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 30,205 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,211 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 15,600 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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PN59 KVU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 PN59 KVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PN59 KVU?

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What year was PN59 KVU registered?

PN59 KVU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 September 2009.

Is PN59 KVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN59 KVU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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