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KV09 HHL

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,646 mi
Last recorded47,646 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV09 HHL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,646 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 42,849 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 40,324 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 37,602 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 37,296 miles

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

poor image offside headlight

steering heavy

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 4 Mar 2022 37,296 miles

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

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

poor image offside headlight

steering heavy

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 23 Mar 2021 36,819 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2021 36,819 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2020 36,772 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear resonance noise heard when service brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

tested in a wet condition

Fail 19 Mar 2020 36,772 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Rear resonance noise heard when service brake applied, indicating adjustment or repair

tested in a wet condition

Pass 6 Mar 2019 34,887 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring and shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 28 Mar 2018 33,665 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaiter twisted

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Fail 28 Mar 2018 33,665 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner cv gaiter twisted

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

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Pass 6 Mar 2017 31,558 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 6 Mar 2017 31,558 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2016 28,577 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers/under-trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,158 miles

Fuel cap sealing rubber perished and cracking

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Feb 2014 22,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp aims on lower limits

both rear tyres age cracked

Fail 7 Mar 2013 14,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,544 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 12,280 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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KV09 HHL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KV09 HHL, 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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KV09 HHL is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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