2021 Smart EQ Fortwo Exclusive Electricity · WM21 FLE

The most recent DVSA MOT test for this Smart EQ Fortwo Exclusive was conducted on 27 February 2026 and resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This clean outcome is consistent with the two prior tests from 2024 and 2025, which also passed without any advisories being raised. Across three consecutive annual tests there is no evidence of recurring or developing concerns in any of the standard DVSA inspection categories, including lighting, suspension, braking, steering, tyres, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion. The absence of advisories throughout the recorded history is notable and suggests either meticulous maintenance or extremely light usage, both of which are reassuring indicators for a prospective buyer. With only 11,629 miles recorded over approximately five years, this vehicle is doing considerably less than the average annual mileage, working out at around 2,326 miles per year. Such low usage is typical of a secondary urban runabout or a vehicle that has experienced extended periods of standing between uses. While low mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components, it introduces a separate set of age-related concerns that are not always captured during an MOT. Buyers should be alert to the fact that the Smart EQ Fortwo uses a high-voltage lithium-ion traction battery, and prolonged periods of low charge or inactivity can affect long-term cell health, so verifying the state of charge history and any battery diagnostic reports would be prudent. Given the clean MOT record but the low annual mileage, particular attention should be paid to components that degrade with calendar age rather than use. Tyre sidewalls should be carefully inspected for perishing and cracking caused by UV exposure and age, even if the tread depth remains well within legal limits. The 12V auxiliary battery, which powers ancillary systems on this electric model, can suffer from sulphation and reduced capacity when the vehicle is used infrequently, so its age and state of charge should be confirmed. Brake discs and callipers are especially susceptible to corrosion and seizing when standing unused, so the buyer should perform a slow test drive and listen for scraping or binding, and feel for any pulling to one side under light braking which would indicate a seized calliper or warped disc surface from rust pitting. Equally important for a vehicle of this age and usage profile is the condition of the time-served fluids and consumables. Brake fluid absorbs moisture over time and typically requires replacement every two years regardless of mileage, so evidence of this service should be sought in the service history. Coolant for the thermal management system and any gearbox lubricant should also be verified as having been changed at manufacturer-recommended intervals, as these do not improve with age even if the vehicle is barely driven. The underbody and wheel arches, particularly around the rear suspension linkages and front MacPherson struts, should be inspected for surface corrosion consistent with a 2021 vehicle exposed to British winter conditions. Finally, confirming a complete main dealer or specialist service history with stamps covering the high-voltage system checks will provide additional reassurance that this Smart EQ Fortwo has been correctly maintained throughout its life on the road.