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HF09 JVG

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,489 mi
Last recorded93,489 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 JVG
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 93,489 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper top bearings showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn front top steering column bearing worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front n/s tyre inner and outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 93,489 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working front washers not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel rear n/s service brake [foot brake] showing low effort at wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working rear o/s stop light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both n/s o/s MacPherson struts upper top bearings showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn front top steering column bearing worn (2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front n/s tyre inner and outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 91,958 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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight movement n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 18 Jun 2024 91,898 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight movement n/s/f top suspension mounting

Fail 9 Apr 2024 91,359 miles

Front Position lamp not working front both n/s o/s side lights not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn front o/s MacPherson strut upper bearing worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front n/s outer tyre edge [WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre edge [WORN] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 84,544 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 84,544 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges (both) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 76,583 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 76,582 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 66,376 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 57,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 57,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 50,813 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 50,813 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative AIRBAG LIGHT ON. (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 37,020 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 37,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall,due to cracking. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on outer sidewall,due to cracking. (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside. (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged on outer edge of rim. (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres cracking around outer sidewall,s but no cords showing.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 23,019 miles

Near side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2015 13,376 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 13,376 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 9,951 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 6,918 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 6,532 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 6,107 miles

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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HF09 JVG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HF09 JVG, 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 HF09 JVG registered?

HF09 JVG is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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