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SK59 BKG

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK59 BKG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 88,584 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 84,720 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 82,609 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 74,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 74,813 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 66,080 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 57,382 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing low on 2mm

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

engine mount bush deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 52,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 50,496 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,107 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 45,107 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2017 41,316 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 41,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 37,416 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 37,413 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,826 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 31,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 30,613 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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SK59 BKG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK59 BKG, 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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SK59 BKG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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