2019 Smart Forfour 0.9L Petrol · HE11 GAB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding braking and tyre condition. While it passed the most recent February 2026 test at 23,679 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior. The tester flagged both front brake discs as seriously weakened, a significant escalation from the merely pitted and scored condition noted in March 2025. This progression suggests a failure to address known wear-and-tear issues until they reached a critical safety failure point. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, having covered only 23,679 miles, which averages approximately 3,400 miles per year. This low usage often explains the specific issues seen in the record, such as the pitting and corrosion on the brake discs which frequently occur when a vehicle remains stationary without sufficient friction use. However, the gap of over 2,800 miles between the March 2025 and February tests indicates the car sits for long periods, which can lead to the degradation of rubber components and the oxidation of metal. A buyer must physically inspect the entire braking system, as the history shows a pattern of binding calipers, thin pads, and ultimately weakened discs. The nearside front brake was noted as binding as early as March 2024, and recurring issues suggest the system was not properly overhauled. Furthermore, the rear tyres have been consistently flagged as worn to the legal limit across the last three tests, indicating a lack of proactive preventative maintenance. Check for uneven tyre wear across all axles, as the record specifically noted edge wear which points to potential alignment or suspension issues.