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RJ59 CYF

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,294 mi
Last recorded61,294 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 CYF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 61,294 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 60,039 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 59,965 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 58,853 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 3 Jan 2023 57,996 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 57,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 56,453 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 56,453 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 50,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,742 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 46,731 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 41,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 36,168 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 30,447 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 24,661 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,656 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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RJ59 CYF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RJ59 CYF, 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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RJ59 CYF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 29 November 2009.

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