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X200 KJS

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

156,804 mi
Last recorded156,804 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX200 KJS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 156,804 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 139,796 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 139,673 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central unertray broken & hanging down

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 126,057 miles

Rear undershield broken and hanging down

Fail 17 Mar 2021 126,053 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel bearings not tested

Rear undershield broken and hanging down

Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,458 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 102,972 miles

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

Surface rust on brake pipes.

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 102,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Surface rust on brake pipes.

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 87,117 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 87,117 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 69,957 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 69,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 53,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,916 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 35,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 17,669 miles

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Pass 12 Dec 2012 7,997 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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X200 KJS is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 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 Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X200 KJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X200 KJS is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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