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KV59 GHA

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,376 mi
Last recorded76,376 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 GHA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 76,376 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,289 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 71,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 64,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 60,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded both sides

off side and near side front tyres cracking slightly and wearing slightly unevenly on the inner edges

Pass 29 Jan 2021 55,836 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 55,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,055 miles

front brake pads nearside and offside inner pads starting to wear low

offside rear brake pipe has surface corrosion on it

Pass 30 Jan 2019 51,972 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 49,012 miles

near side rear tyre cracking slightly

off side and near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edges

off side rear tyre cracking slightly slight inner side wall damage

Fail 25 Jan 2018 49,012 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

off side and near side rear tyre wearing unevenly on the inner edges

near side rear tyre cracking slightly

off side rear tyre cracking slightly slight inner side wall damage

Pass 30 Jan 2017 45,688 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 45,688 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,283 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 39,600 miles

front brake pads getting low

off side and near side front tyre on 1,6mm

slight inner side wall damage near side rear tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2015 39,600 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads getting low

off side and near side front tyre on 1,6mm

slight inner side wall damage near side rear tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2014 34,431 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Fail 4 Feb 2014 34,431 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low on tread

Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,003 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 GHA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KV59 GHA, 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 GHA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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