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BJ59 YSL

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,600 mi
Last recorded50,600 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 YSL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 50,600 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 50,512 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 49,909 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 49,880 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 YSL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YSL, 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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What year was BJ59 YSL registered?

BJ59 YSL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is BJ59 YSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ59 YSL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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