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T24 HJM

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,519 mi
Last recorded59,519 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT24 HJM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 59,519 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both metal pipes across rear axle rusted (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear chassis above rear spring mounts rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 55,326 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule light rusting on hose ends (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at wear limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

foot brake travel and noise from nearside rear suggests rear brakes need attention - possible auto adjuster fault

Pass 8 Jan 2024 51,355 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess lower steady bar bush perished/splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 46,773 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 46,771 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 46,592 miles

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

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

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Fail 25 Jul 2022 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested due to excessive brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

trays and covers fitted to the engine bay and under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2021 45,762 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 45,762 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 43,365 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 40,114 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 37,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 31,915 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 24,303 miles

Eye lashes on headlamps

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Removed steering wheel cover due to cover being insecure

Fail 18 Jun 2014 24,303 miles

Eye lashes on headlamps

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Removed steering wheel cover due to cover being insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2013 16,544 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,471 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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T24 HJM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black 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 T24 HJM, 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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T24 HJM is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 23 March 2009.

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