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NV59 RZC

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,201 mi
Last recorded100,201 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 RZC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 100,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 100,201 miles

Emissions unable to be completed not reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury latch defective (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deteriorated also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 99,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 99,617 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60/15 t (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 92,352 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 79,815 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 74,497 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,497 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 63,468 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,763 miles

Slight oil loss from oil filter housing area

Fail 15 Mar 2018 61,760 miles

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

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

Slight oil loss from oil filter housing area

Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 45,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,788 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 25,087 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,516 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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NV59 RZC is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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