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FG09 YKD

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,836 mi
Last recorded124,836 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 YKD
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 124,836 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 119,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 108,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 86,874 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 82,219 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 79,920 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,995 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 74,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 55,200 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent low

o/s/r body slight damaged

rear diff seal leaking oil

Fail 6 Aug 2013 54,769 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent low

o/s/r body slight damaged

rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 2 Jun 2012 33,769 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 33,724 miles

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

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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FG09 YKD is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG09 YKD, 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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FG09 YKD is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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