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HW09 BUS

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,431 mi
Last recorded101,431 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 BUS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 101,431 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 101,431 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 93,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 82,320 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 67,856 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front fog light and headlamp slightly insecure

Fail 13 Apr 2022 67,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front fog light and headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2019 65,142 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 65,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 61,295 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 58,356 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre right on inner edge (thorn)

Offside Front Inner wheel damaged inner rim

Fail 12 Jul 2016 55,479 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre right on inner edge (thorn)

Offside Front Inner wheel damaged inner rim

Pass 16 Jul 2015 50,748 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 44,190 miles

Front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2014 44,190 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres worn to 2mm on inner edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,049 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,872 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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HW09 BUS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HW09 BUS, 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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HW09 BUS is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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