2005 Smart Roadster 0.7L Petrol · LD05 AZW

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of deferred attention regarding wear components. The most recent test on 21 July 2025 at 17,426 miles resulted in a pass, yet it flagged a perished offside rear tyre and a pitted front inner brake disc. While the car has passed consecutive tests, the recurring nature of brake disc corrosion suggests the owner only replaces components upon inspection failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for the age, averaging approximately 830 miles per year over its 21-year life. Data shows significant periods of inactivity, such as the 13-month gap between June 2023 and July 2024, during which the car covered only 434 miles. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing of tyres noted in both 2022 and 2025 despite the low overall mileage depth. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front braking system, as the discs have been pitted and scored in every test since March 2022. The failure in March 2022 due to a fractured nearside front coil spring indicates that the suspension may be susceptible to corrosion or stress fractures from sitting stationary. You should also check all tyre sidewalls for age cracking and inspect the underbody for structural rust, as low-mileage vehicles often mask environmental-related decay that mileage-related wear would not reveal.