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EA09 XYL

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,740 mi
Last recorded62,740 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA09 XYL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,740 miles

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

Nearside Front top suspension mount play

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 60,078 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 60,078 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 58,172 miles

Nearside Front play in strut top mount

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door top hinge excessive movement strong advise (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 May 2023 58,172 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect low no pattern and dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front play in strut top mount

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door top hinge excessive movement strong advise (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 50,528 miles

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

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

reverse light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2021 42,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 36,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 80- 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low on inner, low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to open tailgate at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2020 36,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approximately 80- 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low on inner, low across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing very low on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Unable to open tailgate at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2019 35,920 miles

front tyres approx 3mm

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,012 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,062 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 23,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,646 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 18,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 15,455 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 11,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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EA09 XYL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EA09 XYL, 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.

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EA09 XYL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 6 July 2009.

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