2005 Smart Forfour Black Edition 1.1L Petrol · AD54 UCP

The Smart ForFour Black Edition passed its most recent MOT on 5 May 2023 at 124,198 miles with no defects recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend at the time of testing. The vehicle was tested roughly three years ago, so the record is now dated and offers no insight into condition since mid-2023. Prior to that pass, the car failed on 31 March 2023 at 124,173 miles and again on 29 March 2022 at 122,368 miles, though neither failure listed any recorded defects, suggesting administrative or presentation issues rather than mechanical faults. At approximately 21 years old, the car shows 124,198 miles, equating to a low average of around 5,914 miles per year. The mileage moved only 1,822 miles between the March 2022 failure and the May 2023 pass, confirming very light recent use. Such low annual coverage over a long lifespan often means extended periods of standing, which can allow corrosion, perished rubber bushes, and seized brake components to develop even when odometer wear stays minimal. Because the MOT history records no advisories or specified defects across any test, the buyer cannot rely on the document to flag worn suspension arms, corroded subframes, or binding calipers. A 2005 vehicle of this type should be inspected in person for structural rust at the sills and floorpan, degraded suspension bushes, and brake disc condition after standing idle. The two fault-free failures imply the previous owner may have presented the car without addressing minor non-recorded issues, so a physical check of tyres, exhaust emissions, and fluid leaks remains essential before purchase.