2007 Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto 1.0L Petrol · AP57 FPN

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in the most recent test on September 2025 at 87,650 miles. This represents a significant improvement in the maintenance trend, as a recurring defect that persisted for four years has finally been resolved. While the car previously suffered from a specific brake system issue, the absence of advisories or failures in the latest inspection suggests the underlying fault has been addressed and rectified by the previous owner. The mileage profile is notably low for a nineteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between September 2021 and September 2025, the car covered 6,711 miles, indicating consistent but low-intensity usage patterns of roughly 1,600 miles annually. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it often increases the risk of rubber component degradation and surface corrosion due to inactivity, which aligns with the persistent issues seen in the brake system. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear brake system to ensure the previous corrosion issue was fully replaced rather than merely cleaned or masked. Given the history of corroded brake pipes appearing from 2021 through 2024, the inspector should check for signs of fluid leaks or structural thinning of the metal lines. Attention should also be paid to the suspension bushes and tyre age, as low-mileage vehicles of this era often suffer from perished rubber and dry rot regardless of the distance driven.