2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour 0.9L Petrol · DC16 FMD

The Smart ForFour presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 July 2025 at 72,760 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 10 July 2024 at 67,014 miles confirms no outstanding advisories across the visible history. The record shows no recurring mechanical or structural faults, indicating consistent upkeep rather than deferred repair. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a 2016 vehicle. From the 4 August 2022 test at 53,187 miles, the car covered 7,770 miles to the 4 August 2023 test at 60,957 miles, then 6,057 miles to 10 July 2024 at 67,014 miles, and 5,746 miles to the 2025 test. This steady accumulation of roughly 6,000 to 8,000 miles per year reflects light-to-moderate use with no abrupt gaps or high-stress mileage spikes. One anomaly requires context rather than alarm. On 10 July 2024 the vehicle failed and passed on the same day at 67,014 miles with no defects listed on either outcome. DVSA systems occasionally log a failed submission where the tester corrected the result immediately; the absence of recorded defects suggests no genuine fault. The previous owner likely maintained the car to a reasonable standard given the clean annual passes. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, brake discs, and underbody corrosion given the car is now ten years old. The MOT history offers no advisories on tyres, exhaust emissions, or binding calipers, but the 2024 same-day fail warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason if available. Otherwise, the mechanical evidence supports a sound used purchase.