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HK09 FZA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,145 mi
Last recorded105,145 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 FZA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 105,145 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber mount movement

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 105,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber mount movement

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 88,697 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 88,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

minor exhaust leak

Pass 9 Apr 2024 76,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 72,281 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 72,281 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 63,256 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 63,256 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 58,577 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 53,784 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 51,613 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,902 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 43,122 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 35,836 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,836 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 20,900 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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HK09 FZA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FZA, 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 FZA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 August 2009.

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