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BG59 RWE

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,738 mi
Last recorded101,738 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 101,738 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 101,557 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 101,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2023 96,657 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2023 96,657 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit k-value 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,467 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 79,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 68,130 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 66,474 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 63,921 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 63,920 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 42,219 miles

FRONT BRAKES VERY SOON

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,719 miles

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 54,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 52,000 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 52,000 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 46,343 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 42,682 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Dec 2014 42,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 34,471 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 25,946 miles

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 RWE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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