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HV09 XCU

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

90,965 mi
Last recorded90,965 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 XCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 90,965 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 90,518 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 90,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 88,757 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2024 88,757 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

o/s inner sill corroded

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2023 86,605 miles

Front Both front suspension top mountings worn.

General underside/component corrosion. Rear bumper brackets corroded/holed.

Handbrake out of balance.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Borderline MOT pass. Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Recommend replacement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp not working.

Pass 24 Oct 2022 81,449 miles

both rear bumper mounts corroded and holed

Fail 24 Oct 2022 81,449 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear bumper mounts corroded and holed

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside rear tyre cracked

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 13 Oct 2020 72,779 miles

Corrosion setting in at rear subframe

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under covers fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,233 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 68,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Hand brake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,892 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 61,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,109 miles

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

engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component

Pass 31 Jul 2017 58,816 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 56,101 miles

engine under-tray fitted and component under tray fitted obscuring some under side component

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside/ nearside both (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/ nearside both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/ nearside both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 53,260 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 53,260 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr brake binding

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,528 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,953 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 28,804 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 17,701 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
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HV09 XCU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 XCU, 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 XCU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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