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NV59 RYX

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,941 mi
Last recorded123,941 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 RYX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 123,941 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 123,829 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 122,962 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 122,962 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 121,447 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 121,444 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 119,842 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 119,836 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible plate deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 117,083 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak coming from the top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear support bar/crash bar has some light corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2020 111,892 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 109,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 109,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,417 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edge

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 92,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 80,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2015 68,955 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 68,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre splitting on inner side wall

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic trims covering sills

Pass 30 Oct 2013 46,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 46,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 38,742 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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NV59 RYX is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NV59 RYX, 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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What year was NV59 RYX registered?

NV59 RYX is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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