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KY09 YYJ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,593 mi
Last recorded94,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY09 YYJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 94,593 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 91,925 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 91,925 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 88,569 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 88,552 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 79,640 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 79,640 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 72,345 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 65,716 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,047 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2020 62,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 56,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 52,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 47,455 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test SAT NAV

Pass 25 May 2016 41,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,599 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 33,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 28,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 28,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 19,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 19,639 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 14,835 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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KY09 YYJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY09 YYJ, 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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KY09 YYJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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