2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · GY66 EWE

This Smart Fortwo presents a remarkably clean DVSA roadworthiness record, with the most recent assessment on 25 November 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded, continuing an unbroken run of clean tests dating back to at least 2021. A pass on 20 November 2023 and a pass on 1 December 2022 further reinforce this pattern of consistent compliance, and the only anomaly in the entire sequence is a failed test on 5 November 2024 that, notably, also carried no recorded defects, suggesting an administrative or retest-related event rather than a genuine mechanical failure. A subsequent pass on the same date confirms the vehicle was quickly returned to roadworthy condition. The overall trend is one of stability and mechanical integrity rather than deterioration, with no recurring advisories on suspension, braking, corrosion, or emissions to indicate developing wear. With 36,529 miles recorded over approximately ten years, this Fortwo has covered only around 3,650 miles annually, which is exceptionally low even for a vehicle of this class and purpose. Such light usage reduces wear on major mechanical assemblies, including the engine, transmission, and braking components, but it also raises familiar concerns associated with cars that spend extended periods stationary. Standing time encourages deterioration of rubber components, drying out of seals, oxidation of brake system internals, and potential flat-spots on tyres that may have been left inflated for prolonged periods. The relatively even spacing of tests, with no extended gaps in MOT history, suggests the vehicle has been kept in active use rather than abandoned, which is reassuring, though the low annual mileage still warrants careful inspection of items that degrade through disuse as much as through wear. For a prospective buyer, a focused test drive and inspection should concentrate on the components most likely to suffer from low-mileage, short-journey use. On the move, listen for any knocking or creaking from the front suspension, particularly from the lower control arms, wishbones, and anti-roll bar drop links, as corrosion and bush deterioration on Smart Fortwo models of this era commonly present as clonks over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. Feel through the steering for any vagueness, knocking, or pulling to one side, and pay particular attention to the rear axle assembly, where the de Dion rear beam and its trailing arms, bushings, and mounting points should be checked for play and corrosion. Under braking, test from moderate speed for any judder, vibration through the pedal, or pulling, as seized caliper slides and corrosion-pitted discs are common even on low-mileage examples, and the handbrake should hold firmly on an incline. A thorough underbody and engine bay inspection is equally important, with particular attention to the condition of the rear subframe mounting points and suspension pick-up areas for any surface or structural corrosion, as Smart Fortwo chassis components are known to deteriorate when exposed to winter road salt over many years. Check for any oil misting or seepage from the rear-mounted engine and transmission seals, inspect the coolant and brake fluid for clarity and condition, and examine the exhaust system for corrosion at the joints and mounting points. Tyres should be inspected for flat-spotting, sidewall cracking, and even wear, and all should be of matching age and specification. Given the clean advisory record, there is no specific flagged component to target, but the cumulative effect of ten years of light use means a buyer should prioritise a close inspection of brake discs, calipers, suspension bushes, and any rubber gaitors for signs of age-related deterioration rather than wear.