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FJ59 XYN

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,102 mi
Last recorded79,102 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 XYN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 79,102 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2024 65,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2023 55,082 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 46,134 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 46,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 37,296 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 31,049 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 31,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2019 22,382 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2018 14,452 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 14,164 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 13,892 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 13,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 15,569 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 12,406 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 12,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2013 9,757 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
3,838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
coil spring broken 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 37
brake binding 31
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FJ59 XYN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 57,160 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 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ59 XYN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ59 XYN registered?

FJ59 XYN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for FJ59 XYN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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