2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · OV59 MVJ

Front‑suspension wear dominates the vehicle’s MOT narrative – the 2023 advisory flagged both nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes as worn, a sign that the steering and wheel‑travel geometry may soon require component replacement, even though the test recorded no excessive movement. Apart from that, the car has consistently cleared MOT without failures, most recently on 5 December 2025, indicating that no other safety‑critical systems have been flagged in recent years. With 78,390 mi recorded over 17 years the annual average sits around 4,600 mi, well below the typical UK usage rate for a small city car. The MOT history shows an uninterrupted yearly testing pattern, suggesting the mileage figure is reliable and that the vehicle has not experienced any abrupt high‑mileage periods that would accelerate wear on drivetrain or brake components. Prospective buyers should give the front suspension a thorough road‑test. Listen for clunking or knocking when passing over potholes or speed‑bumps, feel for any looseness in the steering column, and check for uneven tyre wear that could betray worn arm bushes. A visual inspection of the arm pins and surrounding bushings for corrosion or cracked rubber will help gauge whether proactive replacement is advisable before the wear progresses to a safety‑critical fault. The 2020 advisory on the front brake disc warns that the discs were already pitted or scored at that time; verify disc thickness with a micrometer, inspect the surface for deep scoring, and test the pedal for any pulsation or excessive travel that could indicate uneven wear. While the registration plates were noted as deteriorated in 2020, ensure they are still legible and securely mounted to avoid a future MOT failure. Aside from these points, the vehicle’s MOT record shows no other defects, so a focused inspection on the suspension and brakes should give a clear picture of any imminent remedial work.