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AO09 MWE

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,194 mi
Last recorded72,194 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 MWE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 72,194 miles

both front tyres are close to the limit and are cracked

chip in windscreen

oil leak, not excessive

Pass 8 Jul 2025 68,052 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen outside of swept area

Fail 7 Jul 2025 68,052 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen outside of swept area

Pass 14 Jun 2024 64,241 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 59,432 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2022 56,395 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 54,176 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,375 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 47,752 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 47,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 43,231 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,903 miles

Nearside tyre wearing from the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing from the inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2016 34,996 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 34,996 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 32,025 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 32,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 31,706 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 25 Apr 2013 31,543 miles

1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,783 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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AO09 MWE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 56,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 MWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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AO09 MWE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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