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AV59 TMU

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,001 mi
Last recorded58,001 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 TMU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 58,001 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 58,001 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 54,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 53,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 51,880 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 49,817 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 47,702 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 44,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 40,875 miles

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

under side engine cover

Fail 27 Jul 2018 40,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

under side engine cover

Pass 9 Sep 2016 40,788 miles

under side engine cover

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,637 miles

under side engine cover

Fail 7 Sep 2015 37,344 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 35,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,248 miles

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

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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AV59 TMU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV59 TMU, 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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What year was AV59 TMU registered?

AV59 TMU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

Is AV59 TMU safe to buy?

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