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BJ59 KZA

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

103,872 mi
Last recorded103,872 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KZA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 103,872 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2025 103,840 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder ()

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

Steering head bearings has slight free play (2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 102,518 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,642 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 86,638 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,557 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 55,000 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 39,523 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 39,498 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

full body under tray fitted not allowing full inspecion

Pass 14 Jun 2017 37,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 35,705 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,059 miles

offside rear tyre has deep cut in the tread centre

Fail 15 Jun 2015 34,059 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

offside rear tyre has deep cut in the tread centre

Pass 22 Oct 2014 25,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 29,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 24,292 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 18,873 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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BJ59 KZA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BJ59 KZA, 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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BJ59 KZA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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