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HY09 WLJ

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Purple Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,550 mi
Last recorded85,550 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY09 WLJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 85,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Across Remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 82,470 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2024 82,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 55 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 81,610 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 77,312 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2022 77,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure back rest insecure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative not checked (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 75,727 miles

reverse lights not working

Fail 20 Jul 2021 75,716 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Jun 2020 72,660 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 72,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 69,438 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 66,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 1 May 2018 66,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,187 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Fail 27 Mar 2017 61,186 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,799 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 58,786 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 56,956 miles

Chip o/s windscreen close to limits

Plastic covers liners and trays preventing full examination

Some service wear to front brake discs

Uneven wear to front tyres and n/s close to limits

Fail 13 Mar 2015 56,899 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,373 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,252 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 9 Mar 2012 296,600 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,600 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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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HY09 WLJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Purple with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY09 WLJ, 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 HY09 WLJ registered?

HY09 WLJ is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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