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EJ09 FON

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

83,423 mi
Last recorded83,423 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 FON
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 83,423 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 70,724 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 70,724 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 64,540 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 64,539 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 60,061 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 60,061 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 52,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 52,441 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 51,309 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,679 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 46,660 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 41,712 miles

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)

uneven ride height too front wheels, o/s/f is lower too n/s/f

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,590 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks on outer tyre wall

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

Third brake light not working

Fail 3 Apr 2014 38,590 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres have cracks on outer tyre wall

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

Third brake light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2013 33,906 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 31,560 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 31,560 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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EJ09 FON is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 EJ09 FON, 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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EJ09 FON is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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