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LG59 DFU

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,686 mi
Last recorded109,686 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 DFU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 109,686 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 108,239 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 106,636 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 105,273 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 102,570 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 102,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,767 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Sep 2020 97,767 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 93,833 miles

2 SPANNER SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON DASH

Fail 28 Aug 2019 93,833 miles

2 SPANNER SERVICE DUE LIGHT ON DASH

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 90,876 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 90,876 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively splitt (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 87,652 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 87,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 84,620 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 81,282 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,185 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 70,923 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 61,385 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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LG59 DFU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG59 DFU, 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 LG59 DFU registered?

LG59 DFU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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