2017 Smart Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · LB17 VRE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in April 2026 at 56,787 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of neglect in early 2025. While the car previously struggled with tyrerelated issues, the clean sheet from the latest test indicates that the current owner has addressed identified faults and maintained the vehicle since then. The mileage pattern is consistent with low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year over its nine-year life. Between the 2024 test at 43,583 miles and the April 2025 failure at 49,271 miles, the car covered 5,688 miles, followed by another 7,516 miles in the final year. This low annual mileage suggests the vehicle spent short trips, which can accelerate wear on certain components despite the low odometer reading. A buyer should pay close attention to the tyres and rubber components during a physical inspection. The April 2025 failure highlighted cracking and perishing on the front tyres, which often indicates age-related degradation rather than tread wear. The recurring issues with rear tyre depth and edge wear in 2023 and 2025 suggest potential alignment problems or worn suspension bushes. Inspect the inner sidewalls for uneven wear to ensure the previous faults were not masking a deeper mechanical failure in the suspension geometry.