SMART (MCC) FORFOUR2018 · 0.9L Petrol

The 2018 Smart ForFour presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 12 January 2026 at 42,813 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken sequence of clean MOT outcomes across every annual examination since 2022. Annual mileage has been consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle. The record shows 10,281 miles at the 26 January 2022 test, rising to 16,158 by 24 January 2023, 22,780 by 9 January 2024, 29,342 by 15 January 2025, and 42,813 by 12 January 2026. That equates to roughly 5,350 miles per year with no sudden accumulation spikes or dormant gaps. The DVSA data is sparse in advisories, showing no flagged wear on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion at any stage. A clean MOT history with zero advisories over five years suggests the previous keeper maintained the car to a basic statutory standard, though the absence of recorded faults means latent issues such as perished rubber components or early coil spring fatigue may simply have fallen below test thresholds. Low annual use combined with the Smart's light kerbside duty typically limits drivetrain strain but can allow brake discs to corrode through inactivity. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the braking system for binding calipers or disc pitting, verify suspension arm bushes for cracking, and confirm underbody structural integrity for hidden corrosion. The MOT record alone offers no evidence of neglect, yet it does not substitute for a physical appraisal of consumables and hidden mechanical condition.