2008 Smart Fortwo Coupe 1.0L Petrol · LS08 NRL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a reactive approach to repairs rather than preventative care. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 68,067 miles, this success followed just one day after a failure involving multiple mechanical and safety defects. The trend shows fluctuating stability, as recurring issues with tyres and lighting have appeared across several years, suggesting that components are only addressed when they trigger an MOT failure. At a recorded 68,067 miles, this Smart Fortwo has exceptionally low mileage for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,782 miles annually. The data between September 2023 and September 2025 shows the car covered only 3,712 miles, confirming a pattern of infrequent use. This low usage often explains the accelerated degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the 2025 failures for perished and cracked tyres, which suffer from age-related dry-rot despite the low tread depth. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and suspension systems. The September 2025 test flagged a very rusty offside rear brake pipe covered in grease, which indicates potential fluid leaks or poor attention to corrosion management. Furthermore, the 2023 failure for a binding offside rear service brake and the consistent advisories regarding pitted front brake discs across multiple years suggest the braking system is prone to environmental neglect. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage failure noted in 2025 also indicates that suspension rubber boots are beginning to fail due to the vehicle's age.