BJ03 GWV

2003 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SMART
Year
2003
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
599 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 January 2027 (228 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,818 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2003 Smart has 24 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 21,818 miles. The vehicle's age and recurring issues make it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage shows a significant decrease from 48,857 miles in Feb 2011 to 44,762 miles in Mar 2012, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Feb 2011 (48,857 mi) and Mar 2012 (44,762 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • DANGEROUS tyre defect recorded on Jan 2026 MOT test.
  • Mileage decreased from 48,857 miles (Feb 2011) to 44,762 miles (Mar 2012).
  • Recurring major failures in emissions (4 times), brakes (2 times), and lights (1 time).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until January 2027

Mileage history

Jun 2006: 21,818 mi PASSJun 2007: 29,477 mi PASSJun 2008: 36,465 mi PASSJun 2009: 43,374 mi PASSFeb 2010: 47,265 mi PASSFeb 2011: 48,857 mi PASSMar 2012: 44,762 mi PASSJul 2013: 54,540 mi PASSJun 2014: 58,902 mi PASSJun 2015: 61,320 mi PASSFeb 2017: 63,695 mi FAILFeb 2017: 63,696 mi PASSApr 2018: 65,831 mi PASSApr 2019: 68,452 mi FAILJun 2019: 68,457 mi PASSDec 2020: 69,341 mi PASSJan 2022: 71,875 mi FAILJan 2022: 71,877 mi PASSJan 2023: 72,934 mi FAILJan 2023: 72,934 mi PASSJan 2024: 74,249 mi PASSJan 2025: 75,721 mi PASSJan 2026: 76,999 mi FAILJan 2026: 77,002 mi PASS77k49k22kJun 2006Jan 2026

MOT test history — 19/24 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2006 PASS 21,818 mi None recorded
Jun 2007 PASS 29,477 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Jun 2008 PASS 36,465 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 43,374 mi None recorded
Feb 2010 PASS 47,265 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 48,857 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 44,762 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 54,540 mi None recorded
Jun 2014 PASS 58,902 mi None recorded
Jun 2015 PASS 61,320 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Feb 2017 FAIL 63,695 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing,offside rear tyre wearing on edges
ADVISORY brake discs wearing
ADVISORY suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding
Feb 2017 PASS 63,696 mi
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre wearing on edges+perishing,offside rear tyre wearing on edges
ADVISORY brake discs wearing
ADVISORY suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding
Apr 2018 PASS 65,831 mi
ADVISORY Slight oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Apr 2019 FAIL 68,452 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Exhaust system insecure at manifold (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY engine oil leak
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Jun 2019 PASS 68,457 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Dec 2020 PASS 69,341 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Jan 2022 FAIL 71,875 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2022 PASS 71,877 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jan 2023 FAIL 72,934 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2023 PASS 72,934 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2024 PASS 74,249 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Jan 2025 PASS 75,721 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 FAIL 76,999 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Jan 2026 PASS 77,002 mi None recorded

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