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MA59 HEV

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

100,071 mi
Last recorded100,071 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA59 HEV
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 100,071 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2022 100,071 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 88,586 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 83,055 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2020 82,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 74,311 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 69,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 60,991 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 60,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,830 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,273 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 40,910 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 31,229 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,331 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,289 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
3,838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
coil spring broken 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 37
brake binding 31
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MA59 HEV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 57,160 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 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA59 HEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MA59 HEV is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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