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DE09 NAN

2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

74,394 mi
Last recorded74,394 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto40,779 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 NAN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 74,394 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 57,074 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 57,074 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 57,064 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturers plate limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All exposed metal brake pipes front and rear are covered with grease or similar. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 51,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 44,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 38,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 38,563 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 28,676 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,475 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 27,334 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 26,646 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 25,710 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 17,753 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 14,967 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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DE09 NAN is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 40,779 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 DE09 NAN, 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 13 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE09 NAN is a 2013 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 5 September 2013.

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