2016 Smart (mcc) Forfour 0.9L Petrol · FG66 CMU

The 2016 Smart Forfour presents a stable and unblemished MOT record, with the most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 67,592 miles resulting in a clean pass and zero defects. The maintenance trend is firmly positive across the documented history. Two earlier tests — in November 2023 and November 2025 — show duplicate entries where a failed test at the same mileage was immediately followed by a passed retest, both with no defects recorded. This pattern is unusual and likely reflects a data recording anomaly or a very minor issue rectified on the same day rather than a recurring mechanical fault. The overall trajectory shows a vehicle that has consistently met the roadworthiness standard without accumulating advisories or failures of substance. The mileage progression tells a coherent story of light, steady use. At 56,221 miles in November 2023, 61,570 miles in November 2024, and 67,592 miles in November 2025, the annual accumulation sits between roughly 5,300 and 6,000 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps, no sudden jumps, and no periods of prolonged inactivity evident from the record. This is consistent with a car used regularly for short urban trips, which aligns with the Forfour's typical ownership profile. The annual distance is low enough to limit mechanical wear but sufficient to avoid the deterioration that afflicts vehicles left standing for months. With no recurring defects flagged in the MOT history, there is no specific mechanical pattern demanding targeted inspection. However, a ten-year-old Smart Forfour with below-average annual mileage warrants a careful physical check of components vulnerable to age rather than use. Suspension bushes and coil springs can perish from dry rot even with low miles. Brake discs may show surface corrosion if the car has sat for extended periods between journeys. Tyre sidewalls should be examined closely for cracking, as the rubber may be significantly older than the tread depth suggests. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, particularly around mounting points and weld seams. The duplicate fail entries, while resolved without recorded defects, are worth raising with the seller to confirm whether they represent a genuine fault or a clerical quirk in the testing record.