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LG59 JUX

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,525 mi
Last recorded110,525 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A57,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JUX
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI 54 A
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 109,893 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 102,552 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around turbo/manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 91,195 miles

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

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

soot around manifold area pos minor leak

Fail 8 Oct 2021 91,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail nut loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 79,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,071 miles

DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

Pass 27 Sep 2018 53,558 miles

Undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2017 48,126 miles

Both outer sills covered

Offside front tyre wearing low

Rear brakes require attention

Rear bumper protectors noted. Aftermarket fitment

Fail 28 Sep 2017 48,126 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both outer sills covered

Offside front tyre wearing low

Rear brakes require attention

Rear bumper protectors noted. Aftermarket fitment

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 42,101 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2015 39,958 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 37,781 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 35,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2012 33,367 miles

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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LG59 JUX is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LG59 JUX, 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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LG59 JUX is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI 54 A, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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