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YK09 HVO

2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,647 mi
Last recorded60,647 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe44,599 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 HVO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelCity Coupe
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 56,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,803 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,464 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 55,592 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2021 55,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 54,928 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 51,445 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,746 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 50,746 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 48,910 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 45,067 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 45,067 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 45,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 41,768 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 37,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 34,443 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 29,522 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 29,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,303 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) City Coupe?

Based on 282,294 MOT tests across 17,380 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
3,273
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
17,380
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 9,153
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,215
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,697
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,268
Headlamp aim too low 5,252
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YK09 HVO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 44,599 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) City Coupe fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 9,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK09 HVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) City Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Smart (mcc) City Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YK09 HVO registered?

YK09 HVO is a 2009 Smart (mcc) City Coupe, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is YK09 HVO safe to buy?

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