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HJ09 LPZ

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,810 mi
Last recorded92,810 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LPZ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 92,810 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 84,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 73,828 miles

engine trims fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2023 70,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,486 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 61,486 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 52,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,609 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 43,256 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 43,256 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 35,270 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 24,692 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 21,731 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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HJ09 LPZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LPZ, 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 LPZ registered?

HJ09 LPZ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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