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HSZ 8293

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHSZ 8293
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 89,247 miles

sill & undertray covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2025 87,868 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 87,119 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,014 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 84,363 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 84,363 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure bumper hanger corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 82,114 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,375 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 78,334 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 73,478 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 73,478 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low N/s & O/s (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively N/s & O/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Sills and underbody covered

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,411 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

under side covered in plastic

Pass 8 Aug 2017 56,171 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 56,171 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 45,495 miles

brake fluid reservoir rear mount broken but still secure

Fail 18 Aug 2015 29,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,554 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2014 26,731 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 21,666 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 14,161 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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HSZ 8293 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSZ 8293, 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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HSZ 8293 is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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