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WJ09 HUP

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black Petrol 698cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,530 mi
Last recorded80,530 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 HUP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine698cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 80,530 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 75,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 1.7mm 155/60/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 195/50/15 V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 75,105 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & worn on inner edge 1.7mm 155/60/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 195/50/15 V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 74,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn On Inner Edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & Worn On Inner Edge 1.9mm 155/60/15 T (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm 195/50/15 V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 68,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 62,562 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 62,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 61,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 60,618 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 60,616 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 58,052 miles

Front Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 58,028 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 55,790 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 49,529 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,886 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front coolant hose rubbing on steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2012 24,729 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 HUP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Black with a 698cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ09 HUP, 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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WJ09 HUP is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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