2005 Smart Fortwo Coupe 0.7L Petrol · LC54 ONP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status as evidenced by its most recent pass in January 2026 at 51,797 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a history of recurring minor defects that require consistent attention. While the most recent test identified a rear oil leak, the tester deemed it non-excessive enough to avoid a failure. The clean report from the January 2025 test suggests that the owner successfully addressed the issues flagged in the preceding year. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 51,797 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,467 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-frequency usage patterns with roughly 1,900 to 2,000 miles covered annually between 2022 and 2026. This low mileage typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it often accelerates the degradation of rubber components due to age and stagnation, which is consistent with the advisories noted in the history. A physical inspection should focus on the recurring suspension and cooling issues that appeared across multiple years. The rear shock absorber bushes were flagged in both 2022 and 2023, and the front brake hoses showed deterioration in 2023. The buyer must verify if the offside front coolant hose rubbing against the rack gaiter, a fault noted in 2022 and 2023, has been replaced to prevent a sudden failure. Given the rear oil leak identified in January 2026, a close inspection of the rear engine seals is necessary to ensure the leak remains minor and does not indicate.