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RV59 PHF

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,875 mi
Last recorded109,875 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 PHF
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 109,875 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 109,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,807 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 101,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2022 101,859 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 96,411 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2020 93,590 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 31 Mar 2020 93,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 86,800 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,800 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 84,786 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Feb 2017 83,256 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 80,665 miles

n/s/f top mount

Fail 27 Feb 2016 80,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f top mount

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,074 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 67,445 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 67,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,630 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 51,618 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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RV59 PHF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 56,817 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 Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV59 PHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RV59 PHF is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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