2016 Smart Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · FV16 JOA

The 2016 Smart Fortwo presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 13 October 2025 at 26,767 miles recording a straightforward pass and zero defects. Every preceding test in the available history, stretching back to March 2022, also passed with no advisories or failures. This is an unusually spotless record for a ten-year-old city car and suggests the vehicle has been kept in consistently sound mechanical condition with no recurring faults, no corrosion concerns, and no emissions or braking issues flagged by any tester over nearly four years of documented inspections. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. The car has covered just 7,144 miles over the four-year MOT-recorded window, averaging roughly 1,786 miles per year during that period. The jump from 24,286 miles in September 2024 to 26,767 miles in October 2025 accounts for 2,481 miles in thirteen months, which is modest but slightly more active than the earlier years. The gap between the March 2023 and October 2023 tests shows 2,052 miles covered in seven months, while the October 2023 to September 2024 interval added 1,953 miles over eleven months. These figures are consistent with short urban trips rather than sustained high-mileage driving, and there are no suspicious leaps or anomalies that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. Despite the clean paperwork, a buyer should still carry out a physical inspection focused on components that MOT tests only sample at specific intervals. Check the condition of all four tyres, including sidewalls and tread depth, since low-mileage city cars often suffer from sidewall damage and uneven wear from tight kerbing rather than high-speed wear. Inspect the front and rear suspension for perished bushes, leaking dampers, and corroded coil springs, as short trips accelerate underbody moisture buildup even on a low-mileage vehicle. Examine the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion and uneven wear, which is common on cars that sit unused between trips. Verify the exhaust system for early signs of corrosion, particularly around the silencer box, and check the subframe and mounting points for any rust that may not have been visible on a standard MOT lift. The clean record is encouraging, but a hands-on inspection remains essential before purchase.