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HV09 MFA

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,595 mi
Last recorded69,595 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 MFA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 69,595 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 67,826 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 62,871 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective split ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hard to select reverse

Fail 31 May 2023 62,871 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Gearbox mounting defective split ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hard to select reverse

Pass 1 Jun 2022 55,619 miles

Reverse hard to select.

Fail 27 May 2022 55,613 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced HEADLAMP OUTPUT POOR. (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BUSHES ON BOTH FRONT LOWER ARMS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre on limit.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear tyre very close to limit.

Reverse hard to select.

Pass 25 May 2021 49,330 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 45,396 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 May 2020 45,396 miles

Centre stop lamp not working.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Mar 2019 37,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 32,017 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 28,998 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 27,264 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 24,683 miles

All tyres are wearing low (all at 3mm)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 May 2014 23,410 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 21,037 miles

Rear Silencer Noisy

Pass 16 May 2012 17,244 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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HV09 MFA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV09 MFA, 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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HV09 MFA is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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