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HJ09 LPC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LPC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 95,590 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,182 miles

Chips in windscreen

Pass 9 Jul 2024 92,766 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,929 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2022 89,506 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 85,083 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 19 Mar 2021 85,083 miles

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

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 16 Mar 2020 82,337 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

fuel cap seal perished and split

Pass 5 Mar 2019 77,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge/ 3.74mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front slight play in strut top mount

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 71,354 miles

slight play in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2017 65,696 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front engine mounting started to perish with age

Pass 12 Mar 2016 59,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 53,399 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 46,654 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,293 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 29,272 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
Full Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe reliability report

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HJ09 LPC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 HJ09 LPC, 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 HJ09 LPC registered?

HJ09 LPC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 March 2009.

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