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WM09 BWC

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

26,104 mi
Last recorded26,104 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto39,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 BWC
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion 71 Auto
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 26,104 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 24,550 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 23,359 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 22,340 miles

Nearside Front 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 18 Mar 2022 20,985 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 20,985 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 19,987 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2020 19,622 miles

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2019 18,813 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2018 17,834 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 16,735 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,178 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 13,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,318 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 11,391 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 9,328 miles

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto?

Based on 11,653 MOT tests across 752 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
3,308
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
752
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 166
Stop lamp not working 130
coil spring broken 120
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 112
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WM09 BWC is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 39,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WM09 BWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WM09 BWC registered?

WM09 BWC is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto, first registered on 31 July 2009.

Is WM09 BWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM09 BWC shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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