2005 Smart Roadster 0.7L Petrol · LJ05 LHM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding brake and suspension component degradation. While the most recent test on May 22 2026 at 55,130 miles passed, it again flagged front brake discs as pitted and scored. This specific issue has appeared in every recorded test entry, indicating that the owner is opting for minimum repairs required to pass the test rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance on the braking system. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 55,130 miles is exceptionally low, averaging approximately 2,625 miles per year. This low usage pattern likely explains the specific types of failures observed in the record. Between April 2023 and May 2026, the car covered only 4,915 miles. Such low mileage often suggests the vehicle sits for long periods, which causes metal components like discs, pipes, and rubber hoses to experience surface corrosion and deterioration due to lack of friction and cleaning from regular use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire braking circuit and chassis. The record shows a persistent issue with corroded brake pipes noted in 2024 and 2025, alongside deteriorated brake hoses identified in 2023. The presence of a corroded offside front coil spring in the 2025 test suggests that structural rust is beginning to affect the suspension components. Given the age of the vehicle and the low mileage, the buyer should verify the integrity of all coil springs and the condition of the brake lines to ensure that surface corrosion has not progressed into deep structural failure.