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LO59 FAF

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,577 mi
Last recorded72,577 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO59 FAF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 72,577 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 70,562 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 70,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

engine started to overheat after emission test

Pass 6 Oct 2023 64,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 46,301 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 39,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear slight brake binding

Pass 19 Mar 2018 33,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 30,985 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 30,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,549 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 26,901 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,237 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 20,237 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 14,074 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cut in tyre tread

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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LO59 FAF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO59 FAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LO59 FAF registered?

LO59 FAF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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