2009 Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto 1.0L Petrol · EO59 BUU

The 2009 Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto currently holds a valid MOT that passed on 10 October 2025 at 56,085 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding two years reveals a worsening pattern of unresolved faults. The most recent test cycle is particularly concerning because the vehicle failed on the same day for a fractured or broken nearside rear coil spring and insufficient washer liquid before passing later that day. A broken coil spring is a serious structural suspension defect that compromises ride height, handling, and axle loading. The fact that it appeared as a failure item rather than an advisory suggests it was not detected or addressed during routine servicing prior to the test. The engine malfunction indicator lamp fault from October 2023 also went unrepaired for nearly two years, indicating the previous owner was willing to present the car for MOT with active emissions or engine management faults. The mileage profile of this vehicle is exceptionally low. It covered just 1,235 miles between October 2024 and October 2025, and only 918 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. Over its 17-year life, the recorded average is roughly 3,299 miles per year. Such low annual accumulation raises the possibility of extended periods of standing, which can lead to deteriorated rubber bushes, dried-out seals, and flat-spotted tyres. The MOT record itself is sparse, with only five tests logged across the past three years, and the gaps between tests are consistent with annual cycles rather than any irregularity. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should prioritise the rear suspension carefully. The nearside rear coil spring was fractured or broken at the October 2025 test, and even though the car subsequently passed, the replacement spring and its mounting points need close examination for corrosion or stress cracking on the opposite side. The windscreen has appeared as a recurring advisory across three consecutive test cycles from October 2023 through October 2025, with damage noted in different positions each time. This suggests ongoing stone-chip or impact damage that has not warranted replacement but should be assessed for any progression toward the driver's primary field of vision. The inoperative engine MIL flagged in October 2023 also warrants a diagnostic scan to confirm whether the underlying fault has been rectified or simply masked. Given the low mileage and the nature of the defects, this vehicle appears to have been lightly used but inconsistently maintained.