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HW09 KGE

2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

65,854 mi
Last recorded65,854 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet48,420 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW09 KGE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Cabriolet
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 65,854 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dipped beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Fractured coil spring stopped on drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 65,852 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dipped beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Fractured coil spring stopped on drop link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 59,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55 15, ~2.5mm, and slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 53,447 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 48,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,907 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 43,955 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 40,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 40,698 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 35,712 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 35,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 30,683 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 30,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,748 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 26,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 22,983 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 18,796 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 14,776 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 11,367 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet?

Based on 41,914 MOT tests across 2,495 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
3,241
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,495
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,250
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 770
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 746
Headlamp aim too low 706
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HW09 KGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 48,420 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) City Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW09 KGE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HW09 KGE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet, first registered on 11 June 2009.

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