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LM09 SYF

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

25,917 mi
Last recorded25,917 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto39,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 SYF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 25,917 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 25,629 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 25,327 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 25,325 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested due to o/s lamp insecure (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,443 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 24,443 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 31,163 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 31,163 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 22,061 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 21,137 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 19,952 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 15,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2013 8,931 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 8,931 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 8,222 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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LM09 SYF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 39,617 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 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM09 SYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LM09 SYF registered?

LM09 SYF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 16 June 2009.

Is LM09 SYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM09 SYF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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