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LG09 HCO

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 HCO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 54,915 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 54,915 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 51,163 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 50,216 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 50,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Will not adjust. Headlamp internals loose/broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Unable to check load area due to excess luggage. Please remove before reinspection

Pass 20 Dec 2021 48,692 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 58,562 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,424 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,874 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 39,185 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 36,689 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,005 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 28,230 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both wipers slightly split

Pass 14 May 2013 22,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 13,134 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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
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LG09 HCO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG09 HCO, 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 LG09 HCO registered?

LG09 HCO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is LG09 HCO safe to buy?

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