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LD09 UTJ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,812 mi
Last recorded55,812 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD09 UTJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 55,812 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 55,199 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 51,868 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 51,866 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded drum to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 48,009 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 48,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 40,692 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 38,745 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2021 38,745 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 38,328 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 38,328 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 37,706 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 37,706 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 36,653 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 36,653 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 35,192 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 35,192 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 33,739 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 33,739 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 32,131 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 32,131 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 30,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 27,453 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 25,191 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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LD09 UTJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LD09 UTJ, 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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What year was LD09 UTJ registered?

LD09 UTJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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