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HA57 SYD

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,591 mi
Last recorded99,591 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHA57 SYD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 99,591 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 95,429 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 93,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 13 May 2024 93,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS + OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 3 May 2023 89,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,337 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 78,751 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 71,687 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 71,687 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 68,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 68,624 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 64,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 59,116 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 58,886 miles

o/s/f wheel bearing slight noise.

Pass 10 Jan 2017 56,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 49,024 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 32,247 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,687 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 15,571 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 12,189 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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HA57 SYD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HA57 SYD, 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 HA57 SYD registered?

HA57 SYD is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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