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HK09 LML

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

89,133 mi
Last recorded89,133 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 LML
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 89,133 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2026 89,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 84,677 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 84,677 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 3 May 2024 81,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 78,850 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 77,168 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 75,826 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 75,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 18 May 2021 75,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 75,766 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 73,628 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 73,628 miles

Emissions not tested Gas analyser wont record a reading limits too far exceeded (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 70,249 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,540 miles

Upper Offside front coil spring corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 63,435 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Stabiliser mount (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre valve perishing

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

Upper Offside front coil spring corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,965 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 53,963 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Brake discs worn/corroded/pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 45,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,415 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 44,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 37,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2014 37,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2013 32,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre getting low and perished

Fail 27 Aug 2013 32,033 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre getting low and perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perished

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 LML is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 LML, 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 LML is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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