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HG09 FCL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

76,910 mi
Last recorded76,910 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 FCL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 76,910 miles

engine mount bush worn

front discs are slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle corroded

slight play in nearside front top shock mount

Fail 28 Jul 2026 76,910 miles

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

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

engine mount bush worn

front discs are slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

rear axle corroded

slight play in nearside front top shock mount

Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,698 miles

front brake discs are pitted

rear axle corroded

slight bind from both rear brakes

Fail 24 Jul 2025 76,698 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

front brake discs are pitted

rear axle corroded

slight bind from both rear brakes

Pass 26 Jul 2024 76,520 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 76,499 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 74,950 miles

exhaust flexy leaking slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2022 71,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inside edge (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front back/plate corroded

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

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

o/s sill cover missing

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,583 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear back plate corroded

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 66,300 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,833 miles

both outer sill covers damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2018 51,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 40,539 miles

sun strip film fitted to windscreen but not obscuring drivers view

Fail 1 Jun 2016 40,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sun strip film fitted to windscreen but not obscuring drivers view

Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,696 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 18,680 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 15,572 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 27,792 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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HG09 FCL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HG09 FCL, 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 HG09 FCL registered?

HG09 FCL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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