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MX09 WLU

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,265 mi
Last recorded93,265 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto42,757 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX09 WLU
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion Mhd Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 93,265 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,940 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 84,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 82,014 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 82,014 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 79,788 miles

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

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 73,374 miles

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

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

slight damage to n/s/r tyre in tread

Pass 25 Mar 2020 70,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 64,297 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 58,519 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 56,268 miles

Full Length Undertrays Fitted

Minor Chips In Windscreen

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,646 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 38,405 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 9,834 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 23,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 23,686 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 20,028 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread slit in places

o/s/f tyre cracking outer edge

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto?

Based on 44,035 MOT tests across 3,356 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
3,158
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
3,356
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 260
coil spring broken 256
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 230
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MX09 WLU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 42,757 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 315 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX09 WLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MX09 WLU registered?

MX09 WLU is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion Mhd Auto, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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