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AP09 HCJ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Green Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,039 mi
Last recorded57,039 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet43,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 HCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 57,039 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 57,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 37,643 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 37,638 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2023 36,921 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 35,577 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 31,491 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,420 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 22,737 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 18,652 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,329 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 11,945 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,355 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,850 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 6,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 5,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2012 5,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet reliability report

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AP09 HCJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Green with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 43,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AP09 HCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AP09 HCJ registered?

AP09 HCJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is AP09 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 HCJ 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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