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AO59 DOU

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,876 mi
Last recorded92,876 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 DOU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 92,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 89,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases VERY almost too excess (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - lipped/worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside inner VERY thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2022 79,563 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and few small cuts very almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 79,536 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush - worn/movement too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and few small cuts very almost too excess (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 68,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 60,655 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 55,891 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 55,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 54,610 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 54,610 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 42,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,797 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 21,356 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 13,519 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 13,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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AO59 DOU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO59 DOU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO59 DOU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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