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HJ09 LRF

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

124,603 mi
Last recorded124,603 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 LRF
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 124,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 118,789 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,997 miles

Both sides rear bumper strengthening bar brackets corroded and holed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear brake pipes above sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and deteriorated worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock from steering

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2022 112,996 miles

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

Both sides rear bumper strengthening bar brackets corroded and holed

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides rear brake pipes above sub-frame corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pads appear ok (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low and deteriorated worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear tyres deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

knock from steering

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 112,054 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front ()

Rear crossmember corroded and damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2020 111,063 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 109,257 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 109,257 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 104,281 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 104,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 101,666 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 101,665 miles

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 May 2016 101,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 66,804 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 46,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2012 24,044 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LRF is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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