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HG09 TXT

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,829 mi
Last recorded62,829 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 TXT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 62,829 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Fail 25 Feb 2026 62,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Pass 6 Mar 2025 59,943 miles

Nearside Headlight dim but readable

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 59,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlight dim but readable

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 57,073 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake noisey when opperating recommend investigation

Shields

Fail 28 Feb 2024 57,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake noisey when opperating recommend investigation

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shields

Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shields and covers

Fail 23 Nov 2022 53,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shields and covers

Pass 25 Nov 2021 51,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under shields fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 19 Nov 2021 62,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under shields fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 20 Nov 2020 48,116 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 48,116 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 43,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 43,869 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 40,390 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 35,600 miles

front pads about 20% left

high level brake light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2016 31,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,115 miles

all tyres near limit

Pass 27 Jun 2014 24,469 miles

n/s/r tyre near wear bars

Pass 28 Jun 2013 20,372 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 16,792 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 16,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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HG09 TXT 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 HG09 TXT, 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 TXT registered?

HG09 TXT is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 5 July 2009.

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