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NV59 XGW

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,152 mi
Last recorded104,152 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV59 XGW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 104,152 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2026 104,149 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 100,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,407 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 93,378 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 90,703 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 90,253 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 85,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 74,548 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,965 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 50,830 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 40,107 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 30,110 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 30,110 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 57,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 17,843 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 12 Jul 2013 17,843 miles

both front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 7 Dec 2012 15,432 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 XGW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XGW, 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 XGW registered?

NV59 XGW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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