2005 SMART FORFOUR PASSION1.3L Petrol

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent trend of deferred attention regarding wear-related components. The most recent test in January 2025 at 111,701 miles flagged multiple issues including thin front pads, worn rear pads, and pitted front brake discs. While the car passes, the recurring nature of brake-related advisories across several years suggests that components are only replaced when they reach a failure threshold rather than as part of a preventative service schedule. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 111,701 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,300 miles per year. This low usage is evidenced by significant gaps in the testing history, most notably the three-year flat period between the December 2017 test at 88,288 miles and the December 2020 test at 90,842 miles. Such long periods of inactivity or low-mileage often lead to the degradation of rubber components and the seizing of mechanical parts, which aligns with the binding brakes and perished perished noted in later inspections. A buyer must inspect the front suspension assembly closely, as the record shows a history of failure in this area. The 2021 failure at 94,667 miles revealed multiple perished track rod ends, deteriorated suspension arm ball joints, and worn anti-roll bar linkages. Although these were seemingly repaired then, the age of the vehicle means other rubber boots and joints are likely nearing their end. The buyer should also verify the current state of the brake discs, as the history of pitting and scoring noted in 2016, 2020, and 2024 indicates the braking system is prone to corrosion, likely exacerbated by the periods of stationary.