SMART (MCC) FORFOUR2017 · 0.9L Petrol

The SMART Fortwo MCC in question has maintained a clean MOT history since its most recent test on 31 May 2025, with no defects recorded at 19,285 miles. The absence of advisories or failures across the last three tests—including the critical 2023 retest at 15,922 miles—suggests a stable roadworthiness trend, though the near-consecutive failures in May 2023 (just 24 miles apart) indicate a brief but resolved issue with either administrative timing or a minor oversight. The vehicle’s compliance with emissions and structural checks in each passing test implies no latent corrosion or suspension degradation has gone unnoticed. However, the lack of advisories in any test means potential concerns—such as worn suspension bushes or binding calipers—may have been overlooked by previous testers. The recorded mileage of 19,285 miles over nine years reflects unusually low usage, averaging just 2,143 miles annually. This pattern is notable for its consistency, with no sudden spikes or prolonged gaps between tests, suggesting the vehicle has been either lightly driven or stored with minimal wear. The only anomaly is the 2023 retest, where the mileage increased by just 24 miles between failures—a detail that could imply a temporary hold rather than active driving. Such low mileage typically reduces concerns about high-wear components like brake discs or timing belts, but it also raises questions about whether the vehicle has been exposed to environmental conditions that accelerate corrosion or suspension deterioration. Given the clean MOT record, a prospective buyer should prioritise an independent inspection of the suspension components, particularly the rear coil springs and bushes, which are common failure points in this model. The absence of advisories does not guarantee these are intact, so visual checks for perished rubber or excessive play in the steering and ride height should be conducted. Brake discs and pads, while likely in good condition due to low mileage, should be measured for thickness and inspected for lateral run-out, as binding calipers were not explicitly ruled out in past tests. Additionally, the underbody and wheel arches should be scrutinised for corrosion, especially around the wheel bearings and exhaust system, as prolonged low-mileage storage can exacerbate rust despite the vehicle’s passing MOTs.