2012 Smart 1.0L Petrol · BK62 RYU

The vehicle currently holds a positive roadworthiness status following a clean pass in the August 2025 test at 36,893 miles. This represents an improving maintenance trend compared to the mechanical failure in mid-2024. While the car previously struggled with suspension and brake surface issues, the lack of any defects or advisories in the most recent inspection suggests that the previous owner addressed the outstanding faults and maintained the vehicle to a functional standard. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,635 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between June 2022 and August 2024, where the car covered only 73 miles over two years. This pattern of use suggests the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, which often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear. The data confirms the car has not seen heavy-duty use despite the low total distance recorded. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the tyres and braking system. The history shows recurring issues with perishing and cracking on the nearside front tyre across 2021, 2022, and 2024, indicating the rubber is failing due to age rather than tread depth. Similarly, the brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2024; while the car passed since, the buyer must verify that surface corrosion has not progressed or that the discs were actually replaced. The suspension also warrants attention due to the offside rear shock absorber failure in August 2024 for a serious fluid leak and poor damping effect. Given the low mileage and periods of inactivity, the inspector should check for perished suspension bushes and seized brake calipers that often occur when a vehicle remains stationary. No structural corrosion issues were flagged in the records, but a thorough check of the chassis remains standard practice for a vehicle of this age.