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GL59 TWV

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,994 mi
Last recorded73,994 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 TWV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 73,994 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 73,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 73,170 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 73,153 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 70,260 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 69,219 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 66,656 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 64,856 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,006 miles

both front tyres treads starting to wear on inner edges

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

stone chip in front screen

Pass 16 Jun 2017 57,021 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 52,563 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 52,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 51,455 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 51,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside seat belt is twisted

Pass 12 Mar 2014 41,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 28,549 miles

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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GL59 TWV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Black 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 GL59 TWV, 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 GL59 TWV registered?

GL59 TWV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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