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LG09 HFC

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

78,915 mi
Last recorded78,915 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG09 HFC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 78,915 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,916 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 71,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 69,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 67,529 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 67,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2021 64,381 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 61,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 58,487 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 55,417 miles

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2017 55,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Centre rear stop lamp not working

Under trays fitted,obscuring view of some underside components

Fail 20 Oct 2017 55,343 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,041 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 41,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 32,713 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front tyres close to wearbars

slight play in both front lower inner suspension arm bushes

Pass 8 Oct 2013 23,956 miles

rear tyres wearing close to wearbars

Fail 16 Oct 2012 16,320 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 16,320 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 6,769 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
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LG09 HFC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LG09 HFC registered?

LG09 HFC is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 13 March 2009.

Is LG09 HFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG09 HFC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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