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BV59 XNO

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

57,203 mi
Last recorded57,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 XNO
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 57,203 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 57,203 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2024 55,850 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 55,814 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,599 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2022 54,004 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 54,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 48,927 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2021 48,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 48,046 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mounting/stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 44,051 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 39,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2018 39,304 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 31,512 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2016 28,035 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 26,589 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 23,295 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 17,405 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 15,015 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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BV59 XNO is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BV59 XNO, 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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BV59 XNO is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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