2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Diesel · GF60 AEV

The vehicle presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent MOT on 10 March 2026, approximately four months before the current date, at 43,629 miles with no defects recorded. Maintenance trend stays stable across the five-year record, with clean passes in March 2023, February 2025 and March 2026 plus a solitary failure in March 2024 that carried no listed defects. The absence of advisories indicates the previous keeper addressed any wear before each examination. The Fortwo is sixteen years old yet shows only 43,629 miles, averaging roughly 2,727 miles annually. From the 1 March 2023 test at 41,628 miles to the 28 February 2025 test at 42,934 miles, the car covered just 1,306 miles across two years. Such low accumulation suggests infrequent use, likely with extended periods stationary. The record is sparse but clean; the only anomaly is the 9 March 2024 failure at 42,362 miles, followed two days later by a pass at 42,374 miles, pointing to an administrative rejection rather than mechanical fault. Despite the unblemished MOT outcomes, a buyer should still scrutinise age-related deterioration not always captured in a pass. The tester recorded no corrosion or suspension concerns, but rubber components such as suspension bushes, track rod ends and door seals perish with time irrespective of mileage. Standing vehicles grow surface rust on brake discs and calipers; we advise checking for binding calipers and disc pitting. The 2010 shell demands inspection for structural integrity around sills and subframes where road salt accumulates. The consistent low-mileage passes imply a cautious owner who maintained the car to pass standards, though the 2024 anomaly suggests occasional lapses in test preparation. Given the vehicle's light use, age alone may have degraded consumables like tyres and wiper blades beyond safe service life. A pre-purchase inspection must confirm tyre sidewall dates and brake fluid condition.