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AO09 TBU

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

49,065 mi
Last recorded49,065 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 TBU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 49,065 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 45,971 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 43,119 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 40,014 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 36,902 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 34,902 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 32,999 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 31,565 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 31,564 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,993 miles

Both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 26 Apr 2017 25,822 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 20,929 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 16,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 9,888 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 4,889 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 2,743 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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AO09 TBU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AO09 TBU, 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 AO09 TBU registered?

AO09 TBU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 1 May 2009.

Is AO09 TBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO09 TBU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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