2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · GV14 HCP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs after years of clean records. While it passed without defects in 2023 and 2024, the June 2025 tests revealed multiple mechanical failures that required immediate attention. The failure on June 12, 2025, followed by a pass the following day after repairs were made, indicates that rubber-related components are beginning to fail due to age rather than high mileage intensity. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,363 miles per year. The record shows consistent, slow growth, moving from 30,238 miles in June 2022 to 40,361 miles in June 2025. This pattern suggests infrequent use for short city trips, but such low accumulation often implies the car has sat for long periods, which explains the specific degradation of rubber-based parts like engine mounts and tyre rubber noted in the most recent inspection. A buyer must inspect the central rear lower engine mounting and axle swivel bushes personally, as the 2025 failure specifically highlighted a ripped bush and worn swivel pins. These components are critical for the handling and vibration levels of a Smart. Additionally, the 2025 advisory regarding perishing and cracking front tyres confirms that the rubber has reached the end of its structural life despite having sufficient tread depth. You should check for sidewall cracking on all tyres and verify that the brake pads, which were thin in 2022, have been properly replaced.