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BV59 YLE

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

60,897 mi
Last recorded60,897 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YLE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 60,897 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,737 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 45,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 39,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 39,000 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 38,377 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 35,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 32,512 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 32,507 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 28,851 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 28,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 27,665 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 27,659 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 25,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 23,113 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,352 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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BV59 YLE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV59 YLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV59 YLE registered?

BV59 YLE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is BV59 YLE safe to buy?

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