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HK09 LME

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

60,902 mi
Last recorded60,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 LME
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 60,902 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2026 60,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 57,802 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,619 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2024 55,614 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2024 55,583 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 54,931 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 54,157 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 54,157 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 52,636 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,889 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 49,889 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 45,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 42,128 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 42,128 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 40,002 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower ball joint not seated fully into wishbone

undertrays / shields fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2017 40,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower ball joint not seated fully into wishbone

undertrays / shields fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 38,508 miles

1 Ltr engine oil added prior to testing

Centre Rear Upper stop lamp not working

Front tyres both worn on inner edges and perished/cracked sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished/cracked sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Plastic sill covers and complete floor under tray fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2015 35,505 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,415 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 30,452 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 30,452 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,611 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 LME is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LME, 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 HK09 LME registered?

HK09 LME is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 August 2009.

Is HK09 LME safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK09 LME shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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