2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe 0.8L Diesel · BK09 WWR

The 2009 Smart Fortwo Coupe presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 19 November 2025 at 113,550 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a significant turnaround from the preceding tests, which consistently flagged corrosion and suspension wear. The absence of any advisories or failures in the most recent inspection suggests the previous owner addressed the long-standing sub-frame corrosion and brake pipe concerns before the November 2025 test. The vehicle is currently roadworthy with no known defects, but the history reveals a pattern of neglect followed by a late correction that warrants careful physical verification. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 17-year-old city car, averaging roughly 6,679 miles per year. The record shows a notable gap between the November 2023 test at 98,963 miles and the November 2024 test at 104,242 miles, representing 5,279 miles in twelve months. However, the jump from 104,242 to 113,550 between November 2024 and November 2025 is just 9,308 miles, which is slightly above the annual average but still within a reasonable range for a small urban runabout. There are no suspicious mileage reversals or large unaccounted gaps, and the record is complete with consecutive annual tests, indicating consistent use rather than long periods of dormancy. Despite the clean 2025 result, the recurring structural corrosion flagged in earlier tests should not be dismissed. The rear sub-frame was noted as corroded but not seriously weakened in three consecutive tests from 2021 to 2024, and both rear brake pipes were flagged in November 2024 for corrosion covered in grease or other material. A buyer should physically inspect the sub-frame mounting points, rear suspension mounting areas, and the full length of the rear brake lines to confirm the corrosion was treated or replaced rather than merely masked. The front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and front brake discs flagged in 2021 also deserve attention, as slight play and pitting can recur on a vehicle of this age and mileage if components were not replaced. A thorough underbody inspection is essential to verify the integrity of these repairs.