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BG09 NKW

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Petrol 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,254 mi
Last recorded51,254 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG09 NKW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 51,254 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 46,570 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 46,570 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 42,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn/corroded on inner face, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 42,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake disc worn/corroded on inner face, BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,772 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 28,696 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 25,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer wall

Fail 25 Oct 2017 25,471 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 2 Sep 2016 22,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 19,482 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 19,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 16,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,124 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 14,345 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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BG09 NKW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG09 NKW, 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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BG09 NKW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 18 June 2009.

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