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VU09 HKK

2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver Diesel 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,093 mi
Last recorded57,093 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet44,862 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU09 HKK
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCabriolet
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine698cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 57,093 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts have a lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,433 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 47,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 41,470 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 38,896 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 36,921 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,031 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 34,526 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 31,523 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked, getting low on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2017 31,523 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front brake binding Offside (3.7.B.1)

Both front tyres perished and cracked, getting low on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2016 27,090 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 27,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 22,641 miles

small cuts to nsr tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2014 18,467 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,961 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 11,294 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Cabriolet?

Based on 38,203 MOT tests across 2,410 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
3,323
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
2,410
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 1,073
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,072
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 667
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 650
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 640
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VU09 HKK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet in Silver with a 698cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 44,862 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Cabriolet fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 1,073 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU09 HKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) Cabriolet is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU09 HKK registered?

VU09 HKK is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Cabriolet, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is VU09 HKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU09 HKK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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