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RJ59 ULN

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,879 mi
Last recorded93,879 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ59 ULN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 93,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2024 81,160 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 73,047 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,648 miles

Central Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 57,692 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 57,691 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 53,766 miles

under shields fitted to underneath obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 46,334 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped all over (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered with plastic trims obscuring components

Fail 19 Aug 2019 46,321 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped all over (3.2 (a) (i))

under body covered with plastic trims obscuring components

Pass 15 May 2018 37,995 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

various areas of corrosion

Pass 12 May 2017 37,871 miles

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

covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

various areas of corrosion

Fail 10 May 2017 37,871 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished/cracked (4.1.D.1a)

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

covers fitted obscuring some areas / components

various areas of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2016 37,349 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perrishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 37,349 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked and perrishing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear most bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,012 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,842 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 24,840 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,121 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 19,519 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 19,519 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto?

Based on 4,291 MOT tests across 358 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
3,775
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
358
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 42
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 24
brake binding 23
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RJ59 ULN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 54,158 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 Pulse CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ59 ULN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RJ59 ULN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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