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RV59 BVL

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,660 mi
Last recorded55,660 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 BVL
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 55,660 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 54,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2024 54,744 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 52,113 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 49,536 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 49,536 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 3 Jan 2022 46,801 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 6 Jan 2021 45,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2019 41,048 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 34,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195x50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 28,230 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 27,476 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 26,647 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 25,763 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 24,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,692 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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RV59 BVL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,861 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV59 BVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV59 BVL is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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