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AO04 BAZ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,541 mi
Last recorded88,541 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 BAZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 88,541 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush slight play

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush slight play

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,934 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 79,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 75,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 75,445 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 75,444 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 73,914 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 73,914 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 70,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 66,327 miles

Slight play in both front upper mountings

Pass 24 May 2017 65,890 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 62,795 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 62,795 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 59,755 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 59,755 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2014 57,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,107 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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AO04 BAZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,861 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 Fortwo Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO04 BAZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO04 BAZ registered?

AO04 BAZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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