2009 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SMART
- Year
- 2009
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 799 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 11 April 2019
- Last recorded mileage
- 39,928 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 66/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2009 Smart has 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 39,928 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the pattern of neglect and high usage warrants extreme caution.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 13,629 miles/year, with a significant spike in 2014-2015 (21,470 miles in 12 months) and a notable drop in 2017-2018 (5,972 miles in 12 months).
Things to check
- High annual mileage (13,629 mi/yr) for a 2009 model indicates heavy use and accelerated wear.
- Recurring tyre failures and advisories (Nov 2012, Apr 2017) suggest chronic neglect of critical safety components.
- Brake pad wear advisories (May 2014, May 2015) and suspension coil spring failure (Apr 2017) point to systemic maintenance issues.
- The 2016 MOT gap, combined with the high mileage, raises concerns about the vehicle's overall care and maintenance history.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, indicating it is currently roadworthy and compliant with basic safety standards.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2022 is a positive, suggesting good structural integrity and safety features for its age.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, as the mileage trajectory is consistent and plausible for a 2009 diesel Smart.
- The vehicle has a consistent service history, with all MOT failures promptly rectified and retested, demonstrating responsible ownership.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 39,928 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | FAIL | 49,942 mi |
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) 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)
|
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 49,942 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) 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)
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 63,689 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2013 | FAIL | 63,689 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| May 2014 | FAIL | 85,159 mi |
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
|
| May 2014 | PASS | 85,159 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| May 2015 | PASS | 102,423 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Apr 2017 | FAIL | 120,532 mi |
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Apr 2017 | PASS | 120,544 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
|
| Apr 2018 | PASS | 126,516 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG09 NLM, 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.