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AO09 ONC

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,462 mi
Last recorded41,462 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 ONC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 41,462 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Nearside & Offside - Rear impact bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 38,783 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 37,913 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,669 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 36,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 36,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 35,776 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 34,846 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2017 33,561 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,674 miles

Center stop lamp in-opperative

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2016 31,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Center stop lamp in-opperative

Offside rear tyre perished/cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,736 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 24,364 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 21,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,256 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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AO09 ONC is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 ONC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO09 ONC is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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