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BP51 LVA

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,347 mi
Last recorded37,347 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 LVA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 37,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2025 37,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s+o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

manufacture covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2024 36,005 miles

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2024 35,970 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also lightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Manufactures covers fitted

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 34,955 miles

All steering & suspension components corroded

Manufactures covers fitted

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 34,161 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components has light corrosion

manufacturers covers a fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2022 34,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s o/s (1.2.1 (f))

all suspension components has light corrosion

manufacturers covers a fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2021 32,718 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 33,724 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,606 miles

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 28 Sep 2017 17,969 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 17,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 17,822 miles

Nearside Front 0mm inner edge

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front 0mm inner edges

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 15,445 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 15,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 14,375 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 13,056 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 13,056 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front 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 22 Nov 2012 9,421 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 9,421 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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BP51 LVA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in White 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 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,861 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 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP51 LVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BP51 LVA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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