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HF09 KNR

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,851 mi
Last recorded86,851 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF09 KNR
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 86,851 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

offside front headlight upper bracket broken

Fail 12 Jan 2026 86,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam llb 477 fitted for mot (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

offside front headlight upper bracket broken

Pass 11 Jan 2025 81,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 76,361 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 76,272 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 71,373 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 71,370 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front inner bushs worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 65,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 65,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 low on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 61,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 61,121 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken number off offside spring is surplex 19269 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 54,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 54,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER SIDEWALL

nearside and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2018 49,438 miles

oil leak from oil filter area

Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,477 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken 1x green dot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken 1x green dot (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from oil filter area

Pass 24 Jun 2017 45,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 42,605 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 38,840 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,960 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 31,142 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 24,141 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,141 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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HF09 KNR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF09 KNR, 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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HF09 KNR is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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