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EK09 VBZ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

159,869 mi
Last recorded159,869 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 VBZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 159,869 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 159,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 158,860 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose secured wit tape

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer mount ()

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

Rear engine cover panel missing fixing

Fail 12 Apr 2025 158,860 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front door mirror slightly loose secured wit tape

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective stabilizer mount ()

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

Rear engine cover panel missing fixing

Pass 23 Apr 2024 155,426 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 155,426 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 152,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 149,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 144,485 miles

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

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,863 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 96,676 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 96,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2017 85,362 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 62,734 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 22 Aug 2015 62,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 9 Aug 2014 44,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 30,497 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,723 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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EK09 VBZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EK09 VBZ, 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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EK09 VBZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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