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EO59 OSU

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,908 mi
Last recorded70,908 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO59 OSU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 70,908 miles

both front tyres inner edge worn

horn insecure - sound distorted

Pass 17 May 2025 63,856 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,776 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 63,776 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 63,238 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2022 62,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,373 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 61,770 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 61,770 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 59,898 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 56,351 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 56,351 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2017 49,341 miles

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

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 43,050 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 43,050 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 37,837 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 33,464 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 27,366 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 27,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,576 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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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EO59 OSU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO59 OSU, 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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What year was EO59 OSU registered?

EO59 OSU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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