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GU59 DWY

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,468 mi
Last recorded61,468 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 DWY
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 57,352 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 52,384 miles

emissions too clean

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively cracked/Perished 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/Perished 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 49,813 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/60R15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Excessively cracked/Perished 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked/Perished 175/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2020 49,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 49,702 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2018 45,382 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 40,646 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 37,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on legal limit 155/60/15 T (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 37,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts on legal limit 155/60/15 T (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,115 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 32,787 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 27,466 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)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 23,471 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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GU59 DWY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU59 DWY, 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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GU59 DWY is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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