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AO59 YJC

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,955 mi
Last recorded53,955 miles
Recorded on5 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 YJC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2025 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 41,099 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,786 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Mar 2022 38,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 36,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 34,756 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 31,780 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 31,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 27,076 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 25,578 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 25,578 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 24,124 miles

front tyre wear edge

poor n/s h/lamp pat

Pass 20 Feb 2015 22,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s h/lamp little dim

Pass 25 Feb 2014 21,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 20,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 20,957 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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AO59 YJC is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO59 YJC, 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 AO59 YJC registered?

AO59 YJC is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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