2005 Smart City Coupe 0.7L Petrol · WN05 ONB

The vehicle last passed its MOT on 2026-03-06 with advisories for an oil leak and severely worn front inner tyre edges. This follows a failure in February 2026 for defective headlamp aims, a major exhaust backbox leak, and the same tyre wear. The maintenance trend is unstable, with recurring faults in critical areas like lighting, exhaust, and tyres interspersed with passes that merely note these same issues as advisories rather than rectifying them. Mileage recording shows a significant anomaly. From February 2025 to February 2026, the mileage increased by only 1,247 miles to 88,919, consistent with very light use. However, between the failed test on 2026-02-26 and the subsequent pass on 2026-03-06, the mileage jumped by 1,028 miles to 89,947. This rapid accumulation in under ten days is highly unusual for a car averaging under 4,300 miles annually and suggests either a period of prior non-use followed by concentrated driving, a potential odometer discrepancy, or a recording error that requires verification. A buyer must inspect the front tyres for characteristic inner-edge wear, indicating likely suspension geometry issues. The persistent oil leak, noted in every test since early 2024, demands a thorough examination of the engine and rear differential/seal areas. The headlamp aim failures require verification of correct adjustment and functional levelling. The previously failed exhaust backbox must be checked for active leaks, and the rear sub-frame should be closely examined for structural corrosion despite it not being flagged in the most recent two tests. The intermittent ABS warning from the 2024 failure may also warrant a diagnostic check.