2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo 0.9L Petrol · LR67 NXM

A spotless MOT history across five consecutive annual tests makes this 2017 Smart Fortwo one of the more reassuring city car prospects from a roadworthiness standpoint, with the most recent pass on 18 October 2025 confirming the vehicle remains free of both defects and advisories. The record shows clean passes on 24 October 2024, 23 October 2023, 13 October 2022, and 30 September 2021, indicating a consistent and stable mechanical condition rather than a vehicle whose condition has deteriorated gradually over time. With no recorded advisories for brake wear, tyre tread, suspension components, corrosion, or exhaust integrity, there is no documented pattern of wear to flag, and the absence of structural advisories is particularly relevant given the Fortwo's age and the typical attention DVSA examiners pay to underbody condition on smaller city cars. At 49,390 miles over approximately nine years, this Fortwo has covered an average of around 5,488 miles per year, which is notably below the national average and consistent with the kind of light urban or short-commute usage the model is designed for. There are no significant gaps between annual tests and no sudden mileage jumps, suggesting continuous, low-intensity use rather than long periods off the road followed by catch-up driving. Mechanically, such low mileage generally preserves brake components, clutch wear, and suspension bushes, but it can also mean that some consumables such as tyres, brake fluid, drive belts, and the undertray fasteners may have aged more from environmental exposure and standing time than from mechanical use. Given the vehicle has been regularly tested and therefore regularly driven, the standing-time risk is modest, but a buyer should still anticipate that several age-related service items will be due regardless of low mileage. Because the MOT history is entirely free of advisories, there is no specific component defect pattern to target during inspection, but a prospective buyer should still perform careful hands-on checks of the areas most prone to wear on a Fortwo of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen carefully for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, as the Fortwo is known for wear in the front wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar linkages; any looseness felt through the steering wheel over bumps warrants further investigation. Check for uneven tyre wear on the rear axle, which can indicate worn rear trailing arm bushes, and inspect the rear subframe mounting points and the front axle carrier for any surface corrosion, as Smart Fortwo chassis corrosion is a known concern even on relatively young examples. Brake pedal feel should be firm and consistent without excessive travel, and the car should pull up in a straight line without judder, while any binding or uneven effort may suggest seized caliper slide pins. Additionally, inspect the engine bay and undertray for any signs of oil seepage from the rear-mounted three-cylinder engine and from the transmission, as these units can develop minor gasket and seal leaks with age. Confirm that the gear selection operates smoothly through the automated manual transmission, with particular attention to any shudder, hesitation, or clutch judder at low speeds, as these are typical wear symptoms on the Fortwo's twin-dry-clutch system. Finally, verify the operation of all electrical items including the instrument cluster, central locking, climate control, and the signature Fortwo infotainment pod, as electrical gremlins and failing SAM (signal acquisition) modules have been reported on this generation. With a clean MOT record, low consistent mileage, and no documented defects, this Fortwo presents a low-risk foundation, provided these age and model-specific checks confirm the expected condition.