2010 Smart Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · GJ60 JNK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test in February 2023 at 76,848 miles showed a pass despite an offside rear service brake binding. While the car has passed its inspections recently, the history of failures in 2021 and 2022 indicates that components are only addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. At 76,848 miles over 16 years, this Smart Fortwo has significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. However, there is a concerning gap in the record with no MOT data available since February 2023. This three-year lapse is a significant red flag, as low mileage often suffers from age-related degradation rather than wear, which is consistent with the perishing tyres noted in the March 2022 test. The lack of recent data suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which can lead to rubber degradation and fluid issues. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the anti-roll bar linkage pins and bushes were flagged as worn across multiple tests between 2021 and 2022. The recurring nature of these faults suggests a tendency to ignore suspension-related play. Furthermore, the offside rear brake binding recorded in 2023 requires a physical check to ensure the caliper is not seized from age or lack of use. Given the previous report of perishing tyres and mismatched sizes, the condition of the entire tyre set should be evaluated for sidewall cracking and structural integrity regardless of the remaining tread depth.