2017 SMART (MCC) FORFOUR0.9L Petrol

The August 2025 test at 64,036 miles resulted in a pass after an initial failure on an inoperative screen washer, a minor item rectified at the station. More significantly, the tester recorded corrosion on both front shock absorbers and inner-edge wear on the front tyres, advisories that did not appear on the clean 2024 certificate at 59,383 miles. This marks a clear deterioration in the suspension and steering geometry over the last 12 months. Mileage has accumulated steadily at roughly 7,000 miles per year since 2021, rising from 44,092 to the current 64,036 without suspicious gaps or clocking indicators. The testing pattern shifted to annual intervals from August 2024 onwards, aligning with the standard schedule after the 2023 test at 54,644 miles. Consistent yearly use suggests the emerging faults stem from age-related degradation rather than harsh overuse or prolonged storage. Buyers should prioritise a close inspection of the front suspension. The corrosion noted on the damper bodies in the latest test often signals impending leakage or mount failure, while the persistent inner-edge tyre wear points to negative camber or worn control-arm bushes that alignment alone may not cure. The 2023 advisory for slight play in the nearside front lower ball joint at 54,644 miles remains unresolved in the record; that joint should be checked for excessive movement before purchase. Structurally the underside appears sound with no advisories for brake lines, fuel pipes or subframe corrosion throughout the history. The braking system has attracted no comments on disc wear or binding calipers, and emissions have passed without note. Provided the front suspension corrosion is arrested and the geometry corrected, the Forfour presents as a mechanically honest example for its age, though the emerging suspension trend warrants budgeting for damper and arm replacement in the near term.