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CU09 NLE

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,891 mi
Last recorded55,891 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU09 NLE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 55,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.5mm 175/55/15t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 51,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 49,958 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 48,569 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 46,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 45,245 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 44,378 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 42,629 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,223 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 39,909 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 37,722 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 35,584 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 35,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,193 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 26,193 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 17,002 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 15,381 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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CU09 NLE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU09 NLE, 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 CU09 NLE registered?

CU09 NLE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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