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SJ59 ZTW

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Grey Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,570 mi
Last recorded145,570 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 ZTW
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 145,570 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 140,524 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 136,713 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 136,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 129,703 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 127,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 124,253 miles

underbody tray fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2020 124,184 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 121,512 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2019 121,512 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 117,914 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 117,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2016 96,898 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 96,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2015 63,711 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 26,918 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 25,048 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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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SJ59 ZTW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Grey with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ59 ZTW, 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.

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What year was SJ59 ZTW registered?

SJ59 ZTW is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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