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BG59 CLY

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,029 mi
Last recorded56,029 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 CLY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 56,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 56,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 55,528 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 53,492 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 53,492 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 51,612 miles

under trays

Fail 2 Nov 2020 51,612 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

under trays

Pass 29 Mar 2019 49,063 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 46,963 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 46,963 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 46,957 miles

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

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe rusty around securing clip

Pass 26 Mar 2017 44,765 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf, osr perrised and on 3mm

osf tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,556 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 40,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 37,965 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 35,665 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 35,382 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 35,382 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
3,838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
coil spring broken 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 37
brake binding 31
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BG59 CLY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 57,160 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 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG59 CLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BG59 CLY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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