2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · D568 LRL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean MOT record over the last three years. The most recent test on 13 May 2025 at 58,816 miles passed with no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety standards. This follows a period of clean passes in 2022 and 2024, suggesting that the owner maintains the vehicle sufficiently to prevent recurring failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 17-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,460 miles per year. Between April 2024 and May 2025, the car covered 2,843 miles, while a further 2,828 miles were recorded in the year leading up to that test. While this low usage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber-based parts such as suspension bushes, hoses, and tyres, which may not immediately manifest as MOT advisories. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and the condition of the braking system. Despite the clean history, the 2009 Smart chassis is prone to corrosion in the sills and rear subframe, which should be checked for structural thinning. Given the low mileage, inspect the brake calipers for seizing or pitting, as these often occur when vehicles sit stationary for extended periods. Additionally, verify the tyres for sidewall cracking, as age-related decay is more likely than mileage-related wear when tread depth remains high.