2010 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe 0.8L Diesel · LD60 SYY

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on July 19, 2025 at 83,067 miles. This result indicates an improving maintenance trend after a significant failure just two weeks prior. In that July 2025 failure, the tester flagged incorrect nearside headlamp aim, excessive exhaust emissions, and a perished offside front tyre. The fact that the vehicle passed the subsequent retest suggests the owner addressed these specific mechanical and safety defects immediately rather than neglecting them. The mileage profile is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,200 miles per year. The data shows a period of inactivity between the January 2022 test at 78,458 miles and the May 2023 test at 82,150 miles, during which the car covered roughly 3,700 miles. More recently, the vehicle covered only 917 miles between the 2023 and July 2025 tests. This low usage suggests the car may sit for long periods, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluid-related issues such as the tyre cracking noted in the 2025 failure. A physical inspection should focus on the recurring oil leak identified in May 2023, which was noted as not excessive at the time but indicates a persistent engine seal or gasket issue that requires monitoring. The buyer must also inspect the suspension thoroughly, as the fractured offside front coil spring in 2023 highlights that underbody components may be prone to age-related brittleness despite the low de-mileage figure. Given the exhaust emissions failure in July 2025, checking the health of the catalytic converter and spark plugs is advisable to ensure the engine remains within specified parameters as it ages further.