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HK09 FYV

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,128 mi
Last recorded93,128 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 FYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 93,128 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 93,128 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 90,319 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 90,318 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 89,439 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 87,046 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,348 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 85,348 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 82,407 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 79,825 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 79,825 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,925 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 66,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 61,009 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 54,990 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 50,385 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 50,385 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,415 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 44,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 May 2013 34,661 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 21 May 2013 34,661 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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HK09 FYV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HK09 FYV, 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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HK09 FYV is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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