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WU59 RUA

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

79,071 mi
Last recorded79,071 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 RUA
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 79,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 79,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 74,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 74,839 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 68,277 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 68,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,125 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 59,754 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 59,653 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 58,080 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 52,826 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 52,817 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 45,394 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 45,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 39,169 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 28,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 19,328 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,363 miles

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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WU59 RUA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WU59 RUA, 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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WU59 RUA is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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