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YK09 HZB

2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,168 mi
Last recorded40,168 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe45,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK09 HZB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 40,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 39,331 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 38,380 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,243 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 36,730 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 36,730 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 35,024 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 34,242 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 34,242 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 32,818 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 31,359 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2017 29,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking on inner edge 175/55/16

Pass 19 May 2016 27,759 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 27,759 miles

Offside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 25,628 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 25,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 24,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 22,459 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 20,769 miles

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

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)

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
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YK09 HZB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Red 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 YK09 HZB, 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

How do I check the history of YK09 HZB?

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What year was YK09 HZB registered?

YK09 HZB is a 2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is YK09 HZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK09 HZB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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