BF62 VPR

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
BLACK
Engine
999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 October 2026 (138 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,741 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 71/100

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 14 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 29,741 miles. The single 2015 MOT failure was promptly rectified.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 6,935 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, indicating normal usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories (Dec 2018) escalated to DANGEROUS failures (Dec 2021).
  • Brake hose advisory noted in 5 separate tests (Oct 2022, Oct 2023, Oct 2024, Oct 2025).
  • Engine oil advisory noted in Oct 2025 MOT test.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent low annual mileage (6,935 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • Single 2015 MOT failure was immediately rectified, showing responsible ownership.
  • No major structural or engine failures recorded in its history.

Mileage history

Oct 2015: 29,741 mi FAILOct 2015: 29,741 mi PASSDec 2016: 43,857 mi PASSDec 2017: 52,705 mi FAILDec 2017: 52,705 mi PASSDec 2018: 59,729 mi PASSNov 2019: 71,641 mi PASSDec 2020: 77,265 mi PASSDec 2021: 82,690 mi FAILDec 2021: 82,690 mi PASSOct 2022: 86,262 mi PASSOct 2023: 89,624 mi PASSOct 2024: 92,500 mi PASSOct 2025: 95,564 mi PASS96k63k30kOct 2015Oct 2025

MOT test history — 11/14 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2015 FAIL 29,741 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2015 PASS 29,741 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2016 PASS 43,857 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 FAIL 52,705 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
PRS Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Dec 2017 PASS 52,705 mi None recorded
Dec 2018 PASS 59,729 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2019 PASS 71,641 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY under trays fitted
Dec 2020 PASS 77,265 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
Dec 2021 FAIL 82,690 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To the brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
Dec 2021 PASS 82,690 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 86,262 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 PASS 89,624 mi None recorded
Oct 2024 PASS 92,500 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oct 2025 PASS 95,564 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both back to front at the rear (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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