2013 Smart Fortwo Edition 21 MHD Auto 1.0L Petrol · HJ63 ETL

The 2013 smart fortwo presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 24 September 2025 at 87,898 miles. That pass, recorded just nine months ago, is the cleanest in the vehicle's recent history, with only minor wear items noted: a discoloured nearside rear indicator, front brake discs that were worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, and front brake pads wearing thin on both sides. These are routine consumable observations on a 13-year-old city car and point to a vehicle that was kept in a roadworthy state at the point of test. The trend from 2021 through 2025 shows a clear move from repeated minor defects to a largely clean bill of health, suggesting the last keeper addressed outstanding issues rather than ignoring them. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light recent use. Between the August 2022 test at 74,186 miles and the July 2024 test at 87,889 miles, the car covered 13,703 miles in nearly two years, then added just 9 miles between July 2024 and September 2025. That sharp drop in annual mileage, from a previous average closer to 9,000 miles per year between 2021 and 2022, indicates the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary. Prolonged sitting on a car of this age raises its own concerns: perished rubber bushes, deteriorated fluid seals, and flat-spotted tyres are all more likely than on a vehicle driven consistently. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front brake assembly, given the recurring advisories around worn discs and thin pads noted in September 2025. Check whether the discs have since been replaced or whether the pitting has progressed to the point of lipping or cracking. The front engine mounting was flagged in August 2022 for perishing damage, so examine the mount and its counterpart on the offside for fresh cracking or excessive movement, particularly if the car has sat unused since the last test. The high-level central rear stop lamp was non-functional in 2022; verify it now works, along with all other lamps, as electrical gremlins on older smart fortwo models can be persistent. Finally, inspect the subframe and floor pan for corrosion, especially around the rear suspension mounting points, as these small vehicles are susceptible to structural deterioration if they have been parked on damp ground for long periods.