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E20 TCS

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,309 mi
Last recorded116,309 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE20 TCS
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 116,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 113,705 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 110,564 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 110,564 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,795 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,531 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 100,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 93,033 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 93,033 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,353 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 80,673 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 75,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 65,490 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 55,221 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 55,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 42,921 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2013 27,848 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,498 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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E20 TCS is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E20 TCS, 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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E20 TCS is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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