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EF59 ZZM

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,943 mi
Last recorded95,943 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 ZZM
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 95,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 91,175 miles

Steering rack play

Fail 23 Jan 2024 91,175 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack play

Pass 19 Jan 2023 88,340 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 88,340 miles

Windscreen washer not working no water (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 79,190 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 75,406 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 68,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 68,732 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 66,769 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,914 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 63,914 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 61,389 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 88,562 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 56,260 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,085 miles

nearside front tyre heavily worn on edges

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A?

Based on 3,348 MOT tests across 241 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
3,838
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
coil spring broken 55
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 38
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 37
brake binding 31
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EF59 ZZM is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 57,160 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 54 A fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF59 ZZM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EF59 ZZM registered?

EF59 ZZM is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 30 December 2009.

Is EF59 ZZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 ZZM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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