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YK59 XYJ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,406 mi
Last recorded77,406 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK59 XYJ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 77,406 miles

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

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 3 Mar 2025 63,443 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 46,297 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 46,133 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 32,177 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 25,048 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 25,046 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 23,823 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 23,823 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 22,410 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 22,355 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 20,581 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 18,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2018 18,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cracks on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Deep cracks on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Dec 2016 16,568 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 15,048 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 13,093 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 13,093 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 10,999 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 7,493 miles

unable to check all steering /brake /suspension components due to covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2012 7,415 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto?

Based on 7,440 MOT tests across 490 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
3,498
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
490
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 112
coil spring broken 103
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 66
Stop lamp not working 64
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YK59 XYJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 42,861 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 84 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 112 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK59 XYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YK59 XYJ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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