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RO59 VCU

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Orange Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,590 mi
Last recorded70,590 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 VCU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 70,590 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 70,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 70,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Aug 2022 70,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,980 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,664 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 68,442 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 67,371 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 66,183 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,121 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 2 Nov 2015 60,265 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,750 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 49,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Nov 2013 49,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RO59 VCU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Orange with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RO59 VCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO59 VCU registered?

RO59 VCU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 14 November 2009.

Is RO59 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO59 VCU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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