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KN09 YFG

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,692 mi
Last recorded42,692 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 YFG
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 42,692 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2024 41,204 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 39,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low (approx 3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 37,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 35,647 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 33,236 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Wheel rim has slight buckle, inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 31,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted has slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 31,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted has slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 28,198 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 28,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel has slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 26,222 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 23,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear low inside edge

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to split/crack

Fail 10 Nov 2016 25,565 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to wear low inside edge

Nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls starting to split/crack

Pass 29 Oct 2015 21,017 miles

Nearside Rear outerTyre side wall starting to crack/split

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall starting to crack/split

Pass 14 Nov 2014 18,086 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 16,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2014 16,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear tyres perishing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 14,391 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 14,391 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 10,825 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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KN09 YFG is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN09 YFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KN09 YFG is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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