2017 Smart Forfour 1.0L Petrol · WT17 EYA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in consumable upkeep. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 44,202 miles passed, the tester flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit with edge wear. This represents a shift from the previous two years in 2024 and 2025 where the vehicle passed with no recorded defects. The mileage pattern is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,900 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between the January 2025 test at 29,414 miles and the January 2026 test at 44,202 miles, representing nearly 15,000 miles driven in a single year. This sudden increase in activity contrasts sharply with the earlier years of low-mileage, which likely explains the rapid progression of tyre wear on the front axle identified in the 2026 record. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and alignment specifically, as the edge wear noted on the front tyres often indicates issues with worn suspension bushes or incorrect tracking geometry. The previous failure in May 2023 for an offside front tyre below 1.6mm further suggests the owner has occasionally neglected basic maintenance intervals. Given the low annual mileage, an in-person inspection should also check for brake corrosion on the discs and potentially seized calipers, which frequently affect vehicles that sit for long periods.