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SMART FORTWO2017 · 1.0L PETROL

CD12 AMA

Vehicle Insight Summary

SMART FORTWO (2017, PETROL, 999cc) — mileage recorded at 41,154. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 23/01/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/01/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2017
Engine
999cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes. The most recent test conducted on 24 January 2026 at 41,154 miles resulted with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. While a failure was noted in early January 2025, the subsequent pass just two weeks later suggests that the issue was minor and promptly rectified, rather than a sign of deep mechanical failure or ongoing neglect. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between December 2022 at 27,191 miles and January 2024 at 32,366 miles, the car covered only 5,175 miles in thirteen months. The interval of 4,288 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms this sparse trend. This low usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber elements and seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage use, specifically checking for corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers which often occur from infrequent use. Given the age, the suspension bushes should be examined for cracking or perishing despite the low odometer reading. The clean record shows no history of structural integrity issues or recurring failures, but a standard check of the underbody remains necessary to ensure the chassis remains free of significant rust.

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78
/ 100 · Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:04 PM
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of passes. The most recent test conducted on 24 January 2026 at 41,154 miles resulted with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets all statutory safety requirements. While a failure was noted in early January 2025, the subsequent pass just two weeks later suggests that the issue was minor and promptly rectified, rather than a sign of deep mechanical failure or ongoing neglect. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per year. Between December 2022 at 27,191 miles and January 2024 at 32,366 miles, the car covered only 5,175 miles in thirteen months. The interval of 4,288 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests confirms this sparse trend. This low usage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to degradation of rubber elements and seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components affected by low-mileage use, specifically checking for corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers which often occur from infrequent use. Given the age, the suspension bushes should be examined for cracking or perishing despite the low odometer reading. The clean record shows no history of structural integrity issues or recurring failures, but a standard check of the underbody remains necessary to ensure the chassis remains free of significant rust.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2017 Smart Fortwo (CD12 AMA), we found 5 MOT results in the period of December 2022 to January 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 80% pass rate, with 4 passes and 1 failure recorded. Such a high pass rate is a positive indicator of the car's general condition and maintenance history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”.

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