2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour 0.9L Petrol · BV18 AAX

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on 23 October 2025 at 88,582 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend indicates a stable but reactive ownership pattern, as the car consistently fails the test just days before a successful pass in the last two years. This pattern suggests the previous owner prioritised addressing specific fail-related items or minor adjustments immediately before the MOT deadline rather than performing preventative maintenance throughout the year. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between the October 2023 test at 68,660 miles and the October 2025 test at 88,582 miles, the car covered 19,922 miles, representing a steady usage rate of roughly 9,960 miles per year. The short intervals between the failures and passes in 2024 and 2025—often separated by four to six days—indicate that the vehicle was being prepared specifically for the testing environment or that minor issues were being rectified quickly to ensure compliance. Despite the clean sheets on the most recent passes, a buyer should conduct a physical inspection of components prone to wear at this higher mileage bracket. Given the vehicle is approaching 90,000 miles, check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and drop arms for signs of play or tearing. You should also examine the braking system for binding calipers or uneven wear on discs, as the record does not explicitly detail the condition of these consumables. A close look at the chassis for corrosion is also necessary to ensure no structural integrity issues have developed that the standard MOT inspection might have overlooked.