2012 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SMART
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 27 May 2027 (346 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 9,829 mi
AI verdict AVOID 39/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Smart has 16 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 9,829 miles. The vehicle's very low usage combined with recurring tyre and brake issues makes it a high-risk purchase.
The vehicle shows a critical mileage anomaly: 30,966 miles over 14 years (average 2,148 miles/year), significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles/year, raising serious odometer integrity concerns.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 30,966 mi over 14 years (2,148 mi/yr) — high fraud risk.
- Recurring major failures: Tyres (Aug 2019), Headlamps (Jul 2017), Windscreen (May 2022), Brakes (Sep 2018).
- Very low annual mileage (1,207–4,078 mi/yr) suggests long periods of inactivity or potential fraud
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 6 historical failures
- Valid MOT until 2027-05-27, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- No DANGEROUS defects recorded in the MOT history, indicating no immediate safety hazards.
- Consistent retesting pattern with all failures immediately rectified, showing responsive ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 10/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 9,829 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2017 | FAIL | 14,918 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 14,918 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside handbrake cable outer casing cracked
|
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 17,159 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 19,681 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 19,682 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 23,760 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | FAIL | 25,251 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre inner sidewall cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| May 2022 | PASS | 25,251 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2023 | PASS | 26,458 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | FAIL | 28,321 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| May 2024 | PASS | 28,322 mi | None recorded |
| May 2025 | FAIL | 29,456 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
|
| May 2025 | PASS | 29,456 mi | None recorded |
| May 2026 | FAIL | 30,966 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
|
| May 2026 | PASS | 30,966 mi | None recorded |
About this page
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