2017 Smart Fortwo 0.9L Petrol · LC17 EYF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift towards mechanical wear components. The most recent test in February 2026 at 74,547 miles identified an advisory for slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. This follows a period of clean records in 2024 and 2025, suggesting that while the vehicle was previously maintained, components are now beginning to reach their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,300 miles per year. There is a notable gap of seventeen months between the tests in November 2022 and April 2024, during which the car covered roughly 6,500 miles. Since the 2024 test, the vehicle has covered over 12,600 miles in two years, indicating a recent increase in usage frequency that typically accelerates the wear on the suspension and braking systems of a small engine like this Smart. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension to determine if the nearside ball joint has progressed beyond a minor advisory. The failure in November 2022 due to a weakened front brake disc indicates that previous owners may have neglected braking components, so the current thickness and condition of all discs and pads must be verified. Additionally, the uneven wear noted on the nearside rear tyre in 2022 suggests potential alignment issues or camber wear that should be checked to ensure the current set is not scrubbing prematurely.