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GJ59 YFB

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

80,177 mi
Last recorded80,177 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 YFB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 80,177 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,145 miles

OSF TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 7 Jan 2021 77,145 miles

Body has an unsafe modification SHARP EDGES ON BUMPER (6.2.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

OSF TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 8 Jul 2019 68,820 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 68,820 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 67,760 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded attached to rear suspension frame (3.6.B.2c)

metered smoke reading high for this vehicle.

Pass 17 May 2017 64,048 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 64,013 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 59,829 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,763 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,836 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 38,605 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON SHOULDERS,BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,873 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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GJ59 YFB is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ59 YFB, 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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GJ59 YFB is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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