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VU59 OUJ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

White Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,635 mi
Last recorded47,635 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 OUJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 47,635 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 45,839 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 45,707 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

All tyres nearing 1.6mm

Pass 25 Feb 2023 40,156 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 36,775 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 33,566 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 31,653 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 27,486 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,104 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Fail 2 Dec 2016 22,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 19,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 17,659 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 12,531 miles

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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VU59 OUJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in White with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VU59 OUJ, 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 VU59 OUJ registered?

VU59 OUJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 OUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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