2021 Smart EQ Forfour Exclusive Electricity · LC71 OPZ

This 2021 Smart EQ Forfour shows a history of very light use, but the most recent MOT highlights a specific risk regarding tyre maintenance and age-related degradation. With a recorded mileage of 13,312 miles over approximately five years, the vehicle is averaging less than 2,700 miles annually. This low mileage suggests the car has not been subjected to heavy wear, but it implies the vehicle may have spent significant time standing still, which often causes rubber components to perish rather than wear down from road use. The MOT records from October 2025 are the primary cause for concern. The car initially failed its test because the rear tyres were mismatched with different aspect ratios on the same axle, which is a serious safety error by a previous owner or mechanic. Although the vehicle passed later that same day, likely after correcting the rear mismatch, both front tyres were marked as advisory items for slight damage, cracking, or perishing. Because the mileage has barely increased since that test, the condition of the front tyres has likely not improved and may have worsened due to further ageing. The overall condition trend appears stable mechanically, as no other defects were recorded in 2024 or 2025, but there is a clear worsening trend regarding the condition of the tyres due to age. When inspecting this vehicle, you must prioritize a close examination of all four tyres, specifically checking the sidewalls for cracks and verifying the tyre age codes to ensure they are not dangerously old. Given the low usage, you should also test the brakes thoroughly to ensure the discs and callipers are not seized or corroded from long periods of inactivity.