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SH09 GHX

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

29,561 mi
Last recorded29,561 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH09 GHX
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 29,561 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 29,561 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 27,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 24,529 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 23,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 17 Jul 2023 23,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flex corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

high level brake lamp inop

Pass 1 Aug 2022 21,732 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 21,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 20,840 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 20,166 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2020 20,166 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 18,655 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 18,655 miles

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

Brake pipes have applied protection

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 17,215 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 15,597 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 15,597 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,326 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 14,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 12,643 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 10,367 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 8,398 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 6,231 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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SH09 GHX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SH09 GHX, 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 SH09 GHX registered?

SH09 GHX is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 20 May 2009.

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The MOT history for SH09 GHX shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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