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WJ09 HPE

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

51,354 mi
Last recorded51,354 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HPE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 51,354 miles

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

Offside Rear bumper support corroded.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 49,707 miles

Nearside Front strut slight play upper mount

Fail 2 Dec 2024 49,705 miles

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

Nearside Front strut slight play upper mount

Pass 4 Dec 2023 48,264 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 47,306 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 46,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and 10yr old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and 10yr old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Cut in sidewall and slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 44,634 miles

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

coolant/ac fluid leak from radiator/condenser

Pass 2 Dec 2019 43,632 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 41,772 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 26 Nov 2018 41,747 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 1 Dec 2017 39,919 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 35,798 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 33,157 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 31,384 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 28,973 miles

offside front tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

Pass 12 Dec 2012 26,329 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,165 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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WJ09 HPE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WJ09 HPE, 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 WJ09 HPE registered?

WJ09 HPE is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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The MOT history for WJ09 HPE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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