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BG59 GXL

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,908 mi
Last recorded125,908 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG59 GXL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 125,908 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 119,394 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 110,266 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 100,050 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 100,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen adjusted at end of test (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 84,329 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 84,329 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,753 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,753 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 50,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 50,252 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 43,448 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 18,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 5,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GXL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXL, 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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What year was BG59 GXL registered?

BG59 GXL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 11 November 2009.

Is BG59 GXL safe to buy?

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