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KV59 CWE

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Blue Diesel 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,894 mi
Last recorded108,894 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 CWE
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 108,894 miles

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

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 16 Jul 2025 107,003 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 107,002 miles

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 104,605 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 88,204 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 1 Jul 2023 88,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 9 Jul 2022 69,512 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,909 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 60,771 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,499 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,952 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Passenger side windscreen crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,122 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,315 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 47,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 31,430 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,391 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 26,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 21,603 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 16,420 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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KV59 CWE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Blue with a 999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KV59 CWE, 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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KV59 CWE is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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