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GY09 HJU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 HJU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 111,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 104,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,194 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 89,088 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 83,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Dec 2019 77,076 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 77,055 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing not tested. Brake binding

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2018 71,262 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 67,364 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 11 Nov 2016
Pass 2 Nov 2015 56,706 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 56,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 43,454 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 35,172 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
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GY09 HJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in White with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY09 HJU, 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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What year was GY09 HJU registered?

GY09 HJU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 June 2009.

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