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WF59 VWD

2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Red Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,095 mi
Last recorded60,095 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto54,158 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF59 VWD
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 60,095 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 58,366 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 58,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 57,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 53,704 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 53,704 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 47,869 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 46,496 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 44,582 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 44,569 miles

Emissions not tested oil level over max (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 42,026 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 38,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 34,173 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

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

steering lock inop but vehicle is immopperliesed

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2016 34,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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)

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

steering lock inop but vehicle is immopperliesed

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,164 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 24,007 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 16,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 6,458 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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WF59 VWD is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto in Red with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF59 VWD, 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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What year was WF59 VWD registered?

WF59 VWD is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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