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HJ09 LRU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,573 mi
Last recorded24,573 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 24,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Beam axle surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 22,501 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 22,102 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 21,738 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 21,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 20,448 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 19,876 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,389 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 18,385 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 17,513 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 17,513 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2017 17,087 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 16,244 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 16,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/FRONT GETTING PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL

Pass 31 Mar 2015 15,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,538 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 13,126 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 13,126 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 11,965 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 LRU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LRU, 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 LRU registered?

HJ09 LRU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 9 April 2009.

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The MOT history for HJ09 LRU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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