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AB08 WET

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,681 mi
Last recorded88,681 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 WET
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 88,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 87,497 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 85,417 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 81,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 77,090 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 74,007 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 64,879 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,772 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,365 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,857 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 38,837 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 33,990 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Nov 2014 33,960 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,573 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 24,608 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)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
3,838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
coil spring broken 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 37
brake binding 31
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AB08 WET is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 57,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 WET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB08 WET is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 16 December 2009.

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