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HV59 YBN

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

41,721 mi
Last recorded41,721 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 YBN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 41,721 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 41,721 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 41,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 41,190 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 38,904 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 38,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 38,139 miles

Offside headlamp deteriorated image ok at time of test

Pass 5 Jan 2023 37,670 miles

slight brake bind to rear brakes

under trays fitted front to rear

wipers starting to smear

Fail 5 Jan 2023 37,670 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

slight brake bind to rear brakes

under trays fitted front to rear

wipers starting to smear

Pass 29 Oct 2021 33,757 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 31,849 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 31,849 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 30,762 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 30,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 28,649 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer sections

offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer sections

Fail 8 Nov 2018 28,649 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner and outer sections

offside front tyre wearing low on inner and outer sections

Pass 21 Nov 2017 25,851 miles

outer wall starting to crack

slight bind to offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2016 22,832 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 19,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 15,576 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 10,660 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 7,762 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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HV59 YBN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV59 YBN, 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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HV59 YBN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 12 October 2009.

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