2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · LR09 OUD

The 2026‑01‑19 MOT at 130,619 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness and indicating a stable maintenance trajectory. Over the past five years the mileage has risen from 109,262 miles in January 2022 to 130,619 miles in January 2026, an average of roughly 7,683 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 17‑year‑old car. The interval between the 2023‑02‑09 failure at 114,578 miles and the 2024‑01‑22 pass at 121,846 miles represents a 7,268‑mile increase in ten months, suggesting consistent driving rather than long periods of standing. The 2022‑01‑20 to 2023‑02‑09 interval added 5,316 miles over thirteen months, again indicating regular use. A buyer should therefore focus on the recurring suspension issues – the anti‑roll bar pins and bushes, the near‑side front suspension arm ball joint and the off‑side lower suspension arm ball joint – all of which have been flagged repeatedly, and on the corroded brake pipes that were noted in 2024, 2025 and 2026, which may indicate ongoing leakage or poor maintenance. Inspection of the current tyre tread depth, brake disc condition and any signs of structural rust on the chassis is also essential, as is checking for the intermittent oil leak recorded since 2021.