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CE09 BBX

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,035 mi
Last recorded44,035 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 BBX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 44,035 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 42,069 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 38,036 miles

Offside Rear off side rear wheel slight binding

Pass 4 Apr 2022 35,730 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 35,083 miles

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

corrosion on front suspension components

Fail 1 Jul 2021 34,984 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,564 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,335 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 31,335 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 29,256 miles

corrosion around front suspension

Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,115 miles

corrosion around front hubs

Fail 24 Feb 2017 27,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around front hubs

Pass 7 Mar 2016 24,763 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 22,214 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 22,214 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 19,151 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 19,151 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Condensation in O/S side repeater.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,797 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 11,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,812 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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CE09 BBX is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd 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 Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 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 Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE09 BBX, 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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CE09 BBX is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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