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HV09 XCJ

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,770 mi
Last recorded79,770 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 XCJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 76,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 72,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2023 72,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 68,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 64,905 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 54,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 50,257 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2017 45,617 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2016 40,995 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 36,827 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 36,747 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 34,488 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 29,167 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,482 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Cut to OSR tyre - no cords showing

Fail 1 May 2012 21,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edges

Cut to OSR tyre - no cords showing

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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HV09 XCJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City 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) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV09 XCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HV09 XCJ registered?

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

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