SMART FORTWO COUPE2012 · 0.8L DIESEL

The 2025 MOT failure at 37,165 miles exposed several neglected areas: a fractured nearside front coil spring, binding offside rear service brake, thin front inner brake pads, and a nail in the offside rear tyre. The headlamp also failed. This pattern suggests a decline in maintenance vigilance after three consecutive clean passes from 2022 to 2024. While the retest fixed these items, the advisory for rear tyre wear at 3mm indicates a need for replacement soon. The car averaged under 2,700 miles per year, but the mileage increase between June 2024 and June 2025 – from 27,281 to 37,165 miles – is a sharp jump. That is nearly 10,000 miles in one year, compared to only about 1,000 miles over the previous two years. This could reflect a change in ownership or usage pattern. Overall, the mileage is low for a 14-year-old car, but the recent spike warrants attention. A buyer must inspect the front coil springs and rear brake assembly thoroughly, given the fractured spring and binding caliper noted in the 2025 test. The brake pad wear at failure also raises questions about overall braking system condition. Tyres, particularly the rears, require replacement soon. No structural corrosion appeared in the record, but a professional inspection of suspension and brakes is essential before purchase.