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LG59 JVN

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

66,949 mi
Last recorded66,949 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 JVN
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,949 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 66,572 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 66,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 66,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,769 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 63,982 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,114 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 52,114 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,190 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 44,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 38,968 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 38,223 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 38,223 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 34,575 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 34,575 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 28,988 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls perished

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2013 28,352 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 28,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 23,821 miles

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

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

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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LG59 JVN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LG59 JVN, 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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LG59 JVN is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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