2009 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · OY59 TXT

The vehicle shows a stable but repetitive maintenance pattern regarding its suspension components. While the most recent test on 16 September 2025 at 47,918 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged worn nearside and offside front suspension arm pins or bushes. This specific issue has become a recurring advisory, appearing in the 2024, 2022, and 2025 records. Although the wear is currently noted as not resulting in excessive movement, the persistence of this fault indicates that the rubber components are reaching the end of their serviceable life. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 2009 vehicle, averaging approximately 2,819 miles per year. The record shows the car has covered 47,918 miles over its seventeen-year lifespan. There is a noticeable period of low usage between 2020 and 2023, where mileage only increased by roughly 500 miles per year. While low mileage often suggests less mechanical wear, the age of the vehicle means that rubber components, such as the suspension bushes and tyres, are susceptible to perishing due to time rather than distance. This is evidenced by the cracked rear tyres noted in the June 2018 test. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension assembly. The repeated advisories for suspension arm pins and bushes suggest these parts may require replacement soon to prevent further degradation or a future failure. The history also shows a past failure in January 2020 due to imbalanced rear brakes, so the braking system should be checked for even pad wear and caliper functionality. Given the low annual mileage and the age of the car, checking for age-related deterioration in rubber seals, hoses, and tyre sidewalls is a necessary precaution.