2008 Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto 1.0L Petrol · PP06 RYE

Most recent MOT (19 June 2025 – PASS) The car passed the test at 84 538 mi, but the MOT notes an off‑side front brake pipe that is corroded and covered in grease or other material. This is recorded as an advisory rather than a failure, meaning the test was passed but the issue should be remedied. Recurring mechanical pattern The same off‑side front brake pipe corrosion appears in the 2024 MOT (both the PASS and the FAILED test on 2 July 2024). In 2024 the MOT also flagged light oil mist from the off‑side front shock absorber, but that defect is not listed in 2025, suggesting it may have been addressed. Tyre wear was highlighted in 2022 (front and rear off‑side tyres close to the legal limit) but disappears from later records, implying the tyres have likely been replaced. Trend analysis - Brake pipe: The corrosion persists across two consecutive years, indicating it has not been fully repaired. If left untreated it could lead to brake fluid leakage and reduced braking efficiency – a genuine safety concern. - Shock absorber: The oil mist was a one‑off observation in 2024; its absence in 2025 suggests the problem was corrected. - Tyres: The earlier tyre‑wear advisory has not re‑appeared, so the current tyre condition is probably acceptable, though a visual check is still warranted. Overall the vehicle’s condition is stable apart from the unresolved brake‑pipe issue.