The SMART FORTWO (2012-15) 2DR COUPE 1.0 84 EU5 PULSE LUXURY SOFTOUCH AUTO5 is a compact two-seat city car for busy streets and tight parking, rather than family duties. Its tiny footprint and distinctive coupe shape set it apart from ordinary small hatchbacks, while Pulse Luxury trim and the Softouch automated gearbox give this sporty-looking Fortwo a more comfortable, easy-going character. Mycarcheck.com records 53 checks covering 27 distinct VINs, a useful snapshot rather than a huge sample. These cars averaged 49,000 miles and around 4,000 miles a year, suggesting many are used for shorter local journeys. The average recorded private-sale valuation was £3,700; inspected cars had about 2.9 previous keepers on average, so check each car’s history and condition. It suits solo commuters, first-time buyers and couples needing a practical runabout, but its two seats limit versatility. Against rivals, the Fortwo stands out for manoeuvrability and parking ease in town.