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AV09 HKA

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,264 mi
Last recorded84,264 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 HKA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2026 84,264 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 21 May 2025 83,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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 14 May 2024 83,325 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 82,390 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 81,969 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2021 81,603 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 81,603 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,118 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 80,739 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 80,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 80,557 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 80,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2018 80,543 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 80,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 70,821 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,756 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,084 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 57,084 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 56,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint boot split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 50,093 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 42,126 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 34,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,010 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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AV09 HKA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV09 HKA, 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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AV09 HKA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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