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HD09 ALU

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,987 mi
Last recorded46,987 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD09 ALU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 46,987 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 46,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 45,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 31 May 2025 45,671 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And has small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 May 2024 43,814 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2023 41,717 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 39,820 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 39,820 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 37,493 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 36,763 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has very slight misshape across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers under car /engine causing restricted view of some components

Pass 14 Aug 2018 35,750 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 35,750 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,352 miles

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 29,125 miles

plastic covers under car causing restricted view of some components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 25,840 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner edge o/s close to cords

n/s rear tyre perrished on inner side wall

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,449 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 18,670 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 14,134 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 14,085 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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HD09 ALU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HD09 ALU, 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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What year was HD09 ALU registered?

HD09 ALU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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