2005 SMART (MCC) CITY CABRIOLET0.6L Petrol

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address exhaust issues and rubber components. While the most recent test on 24 May 2025 at 41,887 miles passed, the exhaust gas leak identified then is a recurring fault dating back to March 2023. The presence of this minor leak across multiple year-long intervals suggests that the owner has only performed the minimum work required to pass the test rather than repairing the underlying exhaust defect. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 21-year-old vehicle, totaling 41,887 miles which averages approximately 2,000 miles per year. The records show significant periods of inactivity, for example, the car covered only 768 miles between March 2023 and February 2024. This low-use pattern explains the recurring failures regarding tyre condition, as the tester flagged cracking and perishing rubber in 2022, 2023, and 2024 due to age rather than tread wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and exhaust de-related components. The tester flagged corroded front brake pipes in February 2024 that were further obscured by grease, which can mask the extent of the structural decay. Additionally, the failure in March 2023 regarding high carbon monoxide and lambda readings indicates potential issues with the catalytic converter or oxygen sensors that were never fully resolved. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for perished suspension bushes, seals, and brake lines which are common on vehicles that sit stationary for long periods.