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EK59 HYG

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Red Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,024 mi
Last recorded51,024 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 HYG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,024 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 51,024 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 51,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 50,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 50,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 49,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 47,548 miles

E.M.L light on.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2017 46,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 May 2017 46,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 38,630 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 26,692 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 26,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,752 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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EK59 HYG is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Red with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EK59 HYG, 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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EK59 HYG is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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