2005 Smart Forfour Passion 1.5L Petrol · LA05 ACU

The Smart ForFour Passion presents as roadworthy following the most recent MOT test on 16 January 2025 at 98,514 miles, which recorded no defects. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with every pass from November 2021 through October 2023 showing clean results and no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions. The single failure on 14 January 2025 at 98,493 miles is anomalous; the tester logged no defects yet the vehicle failed, suggesting an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, resolved two days later by a pass. Mileage stands at 98,514 against a 2005 build, averaging roughly 4,691 miles per year. The records show light, consistent use: 87,823 miles in November 2021, 91,762 by October 2022, 95,478 in October 2023, then 98,493 to 98,514 across the January 2025 tests. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear. The sparse but clean MOT trail implies the previous keeper maintained basic statutory testing without neglect, though the absence of advisories across five years at this age warrants scrutiny given typical wear on a 21-year-old hatchback. A buyer should physically inspect structural integrity for hidden corrosion around sills and subframes, as the MOT omitted advisories that often surface on ageing ForFour bodies. Check suspension components including coil springs and wishbone bushes for degradation from low-mileage but long-term weathering. Verify the brake system operates free of binding calipers and assess tyre sidewall condition, since the January 2025 failure with zero recorded defects may mask unlogged wear. Confirm service history beyond MOT to validate the low-mileage claim.