MOT Status
ValidMileage
90,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
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
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
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.
both rear bumper mounts corroded and holed
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
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
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
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
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
engine under tray & component tray fitted obscuring some underside component
Offside Rear wheel slightly binding
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?
Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was HV09 XCU registered?
HV09 XCU is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 April 2009.
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