smart fortwo 453 coupé 1.0, 71 PS, 5-speed manual, rear-wheel drive (2014–2019)

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• Generation guide Smart ForTwo 453 (2014-2024): known problems and buying guide

  A mid-field car, so test the twinamic from cold, then check for oil leaks and a rotten exhaust before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Twinamic. Test from cold: pull away, reverse, creep. Bad result: slipping, a pause, a jerk or a warning. Have the clutch adaptation values read with a scanner.
2. Brakes. Check the front discs through the wheel; test the foot brake and handbrake. Bad result: a worn lip on the discs, a long pedal or a handbrake that will not hold.
3. Exhaust. Tap the rear silencer and heat shields for flakes and holes. Bad result: a rattle, a hole or a loose heat shield.
4. Front suspension. Push down each front corner; drive over a rough road. Bad result: a knock from the drop links or axle mounts.
5. Oil loss. Look under the engine and drive units, then at the dipstick. Bad result: fresh oil or a low level.
6. Battery. Check its age; start the car with the lights on. Bad result: a slow crank or no warning.
7. Pedal sensor. Let start-stop work a few times in traffic. Bad result: the engine does not restart.
8. Recalls. Ask a dealer to check open campaigns by VIN.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions