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HG09 TXV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,523 mi
Last recorded113,523 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG09 TXV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 113,523 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 108,306 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 105,854 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,642 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 97,586 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 93,865 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 93,864 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 84,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two nails

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view two chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 77,452 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 75,125 miles

plastic covers fitted obscuring some underside componets

Pass 23 Jul 2015 65,935 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 55,931 miles

both reartyre sidewalls splitting

n.s rear tyre has cut on tread but not showing structure of tyre

o.s front tyre worn close to legal limit

o.s rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge,advise to change soon

Pass 2 Aug 2013 42,826 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 27,096 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread..but not through to structure of tyre..

Fail 28 May 2012 27,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread..but not through to structure of tyre..

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 TXV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 TXV, 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 TXV registered?

HG09 TXV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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