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HV09 MFN

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,271 mi
Last recorded58,271 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 MFN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 58,271 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S, D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Strut top mount has slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2025 56,113 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 53,443 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 53,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 50,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 47,767 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 45,088 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 42,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 39,745 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 36,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 36,723 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 34,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 34,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 22,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 15,802 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 13,546 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 10,382 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 MFN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MFN, 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 HV09 MFN registered?

HV09 MFN is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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