2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour 1.0L Petrol · SL15 JOU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in August 2025 at 68,505 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The August 2025 failure highlighted multiple critical issues including an excessively worn offside front lower suspension ball joint and inner arm bush, alongside thin nearside brake pads and pitted discs. While these were rectified to achieve the pass, the recurring nature of suspension faults suggests the owner only addresses components once they trigger an MOT failure. At 68,505 miles over 11 years, the car has averaged approximately 6,228 miles per year, which is consistent with low-intensity urban usage. The mileage data shows steady progression, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between August 2023 and 2024, and another 6,600 miles leading into 2025. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle is not sitting idle for long periods, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and brake fluid. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension, as the offside front inner suspension arm and ball joints have appeared as faults in both 2023 and 2025. The record also shows persistent corrosion on the MacPherson struts noted in both 2023 and 2024, indicating a structural vulnerability to rust that should be monitored to ensure the integrity of the mounting points is not compromised. Additionally, the 2023 failure due to a high exhaust lambda reading and an inoperative engine management light suggests the engine management system has previously struggled with emissions, requiring a check for any lingering fault codes.