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WU59 WLP

2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto

Black Diesel 799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

67,660 mi
Last recorded67,660 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto56,817 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WLP
MakeSmart
ModelFortwo Passion CDI Auto
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine799cc
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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 67,660 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 63,056 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 59,934 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 59,471 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 30 Nov 2021 58,604 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Tyres worn on inner edge

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,811 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 57,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,219 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 55,371 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 46,406 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 40,340 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,190 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 37,186 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2014 27,800 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)

o/s of windscreen has slight damage

Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,843 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto?

Based on 8,517 MOT tests across 697 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
3,961
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
697
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
coil spring broken 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61
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WU59 WLP is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto in Black with a 799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 56,817 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU59 WLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was WU59 WLP registered?

WU59 WLP is a 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion CDI Auto, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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