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WU59 WLB

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Silver Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,117 mi
Last recorded132,117 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WLB
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 132,117 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2024 130,982 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 123,565 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 123,502 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 113,188 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 2 Dec 2019 113,188 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 26 Nov 2018 97,874 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 1 Sep 2018 94,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,279 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 90,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 86,590 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 79,044 miles

covers / trays fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,655 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,624 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 36,862 miles

All tyres worn to approx 3 mm

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 WLB is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Silver with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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