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HV09 XCB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,670 mi
Last recorded93,670 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 XCB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 93,670 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 91,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 89,203 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 87,313 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 84,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 84,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,805 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 80,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 80,420 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir insecure.

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Damaged, not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2019 74,128 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 70,469 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 70,469 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,605 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot split

Fail 18 Apr 2017 63,605 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot split

Pass 11 Apr 2016 53,346 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,378 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 43,906 miles

Both front tyres & off side rear tyre treads are wearing low

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,669 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,200 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 XCB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 799cc diesel 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 HV09 XCB, 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 XCB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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