2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · KY59 FUH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning failure to address recurring mechanical defects. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 77,885 miles passed, the tester flagged a corroded offside rear brake pipe covered in grease. This specific fault was also noted during the December 2024 test at 71,625 miles, indicating that the owner opted to ignore the advisory rather than perform the necessary repair over a twelve-month period. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 77,885 miles represents a low annual average of approximately 4,581 miles. This low usage pattern suggests the vehicle has spent long periods stationary, which often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluids. There is a significant discrepancy in the records between the December 2023 test at 64,334 miles and a failure just four days later which supposedly recorded 83,806 miles. This jump of nearly 20,000 miles in a few days suggests either inconsistent mileage recording or an error in the database. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear braking system to ensure the corrosion on the brake pipe has not compromised structural integrity. The presence of grease on a brake pipe is often a tactic to hide leaks or deep pitting, which requires a close look. Additionally, the 2022 record noted play in the anti-roll bar ball joints; while these were not flagged in later tests, the low-mile age means suspension bushings are likely perished and brittle. The history of failing on exposed tyre cords in 2023 further suggests that basic consumable maintenance is only addressed when a test failure is imminent.