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HN09 YTX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,171 mi
Last recorded56,171 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN09 YTX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 56,171 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 55,260 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 54,711 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 54,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,337 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Aug 2022 53,897 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 53,817 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 53,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 53,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 50,685 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 50,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,286 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2018 45,120 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 43,059 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 43,059 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 41,603 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 39,554 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 39,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,432 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 34,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 28,858 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 28,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres are on 2mm on the inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 22,624 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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HN09 YTX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol 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 HN09 YTX, 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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HN09 YTX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 2 July 2009.

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