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
MOT test history — 11/14 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF62 VPR, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.