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SB59 JMU

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Blue Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,587 mi
Last recorded97,587 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 JMU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 97,587 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 97,538 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 80,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 69,330 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Nov 2022 69,330 miles

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Top mount minor play

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

Nearside Rear top mount minor play

Fail 19 Nov 2021 66,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount minor play

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

Nearside Rear top mount minor play

Pass 21 Nov 2020 65,282 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail collapsed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 64,499 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 58,622 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 55,438 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 55,080 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,845 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 40,491 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 26,374 miles

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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SB59 JMU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Blue with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB59 JMU, 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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SB59 JMU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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