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BK09 YSJ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,881 mi
Last recorded65,881 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 YSJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 65,881 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 65,693 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke coming from engine bay when getting vehicle up to temp - may cause engine damage (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s headlight bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 62,368 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 54,099 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 54,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,000 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,000 miles

Central Front Inner Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 50,270 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 48,260 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 48,260 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 45,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,000 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 39,727 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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BK09 YSJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK09 YSJ, 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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BK09 YSJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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