SMART FORTWO PULSE MHD AUTO2010 · 1.0L PETROL

The 2010 Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto presents a stable and recently improving maintenance trend. The most recent test on 6 August 2025 at 108,694 miles passed cleanly with zero defects, a significant turnaround from the multiple failures recorded in December 2022. That earlier failure flagged serious exhaust emissions non-compliance, an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp, a defective offside stop lamp, and an obstructed driver's door mirror. The fact that these issues were resolved and have not reappeared in the subsequent two annual tests suggests the previous owner addressed the underlying faults rather than simply patching them temporarily. The advisory for worn and pitted front brake discs noted in January 2023 also did not recur in 2024 or 2025, indicating the discs and pads were likely replaced. Overall, the trajectory from a heavily failed test to two consecutive clean passes is encouraging. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 16-year-old city car. Between the December 2021 test at 98,494 miles and the December 2022 failure at 103,110 miles, the car covered roughly 4,600 miles in just under a year. The subsequent interval from December 2022 to March 2024 shows only 1,413 miles added, suggesting a period of reduced use or the car standing. From March 2024 to August 2025, approximately 4,170 miles were added at a steady pace. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes that would indicate odometer tampering or prolonged neglect. The annual average of around 6,800 miles is typical for a small urban runabout and does not place abnormal stress on the drivetrain or suspension. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection. The recurring front brake disc wear flagged in both 2021 and 2023 points to a known weak point on this model, so checking the current disc thickness and pad depth is advisable even though the 2025 test was clear. The December 2022 emissions failure, involving excessive carbon monoxide and hydrocarbon readings alongside a faulty lambda sensor and MIL, raises questions about the health of the catalytic converter and engine management system. A buyer should verify that the exhaust emissions remain within tolerance under load and that no new engine fault codes are stored. The rear-mounted engine and transmission mountings, along with the subframe and suspension bushes, should be inspected for deterioration given the car's age and urban use. Corrosion around the sills, floor pan, and suspension mounting points is a known concern on older Fortwos and warrants close examination beneath the vehicle.