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LT09 LSZ

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

34,362 mi
Last recorded34,362 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto42,861 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT09 LSZ
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 84 Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 34,362 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 34,362 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

steering heavy

Fail 4 Mar 2026 34,334 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic power steering heavy, possible due to underinflated tyres

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated heavily underinflated 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated N/S/R - O/S/R - O/S/F (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 34,240 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 29,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn and side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2022 25,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 21,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 17,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,458 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 16,458 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 15,745 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 15,745 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blades are smearing

Pass 21 Apr 2017 14,889 miles

Engine mount/bush perishing

Fail 21 Apr 2017 14,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine mount/bush perishing

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 13,464 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 11,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 9,738 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 9,738 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 7,611 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 7,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2012 5,434 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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LT09 LSZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LT09 LSZ, 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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LT09 LSZ is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 84 Auto, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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