2008 Smart Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · GF58 JZN

Most recent MOT (5 Dec 2025) – The car passed the overall test, but the accompanying failure list flags several items that must be dealt with before the next inspection. The most serious points are: Engine MIL (malfunction indicator lamp) is inoperative – this suggests an electronic fault that could hide a genuine engine problem. Off‑side front brake pipe is corroded and covered in grease – a safety‑critical component that can weaken over time and may lead to a brake fluid leak. Near‑side front wheel bearing shows slight play – early bearing wear that can affect steering stability and may need replacement soon. Fuel‑cap sealing device is ineffective – could cause evaporative‑emission leaks and may affect fuel system pressure. Headlamp lenses have a product on them and the near‑side registration‑plate lamp is out – these are minor illumination issues but still need correction. Recurring pattern – The brake‑pipe corrosion appears in every MOT record (2023, 2024, 2025), indicating a persistent problem that has not improved. Headlamp “product on lens” notes also recur each year, though they are not deemed to reduce light output significantly. The engine‑MIL fault and fuel‑cap defect first showed up in the 2024 failure and re‑appeared in 2025, suggesting the underlying cause has not been resolved. The wheel‑bearing play is a new entry for 2025, so it may be a developing issue.