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BJ59 KZO

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,417 mi
Last recorded130,417 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 KZO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 130,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 130,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 124,025 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 124,025 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 115,216 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 111,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 102,328 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,303 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2018 86,303 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2017 74,697 miles

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 wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre cut in tread. cords not exposed

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Fail 27 Oct 2017 74,697 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing inside edge

offside rear tyre cut in tread. cords not exposed

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 4 Nov 2016 64,358 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 64,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,286 miles

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

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

windscreen has damage outside swept area

Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 35,479 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 34,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 34,809 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 29,883 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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BJ59 KZO is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ59 KZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ59 KZO is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 7 November 2009.

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