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LG59 JWM

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

37,129 mi
Last recorded37,129 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 37,129 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 37,129 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 116,545 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front coil springs corroded

front brake discs lipped

front brake pads near legal limit

n/s/f tyre near legal limit

n/s/r wheel slightly binding

o/s/r tyre is split on inner wall and bald on inner edge and deteriorating on inner wall

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2016 100,860 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and bulge on inside face (4.1.D.1a)

Stop lamp not working both side (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 84,715 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,715 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement dog bone mount (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,159 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 69,159 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,448 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 55,448 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 52,951 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 36,955 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)

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 JWM is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 JWM, 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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LG59 JWM is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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