BJ54 YTB

2004 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
SMART
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
SILVER
Engine
1332 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
9 May 2027 (329 days away)
Last recorded mileage
8,492 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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

This 2004 Smart has 29 MOT tests on record with a 66% pass rate and 8,492 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a significant anomaly, and the vehicle is not ULEZ-compliant, making it a high-risk purchase.

The mileage shows a significant anomaly: a 13,023 mi/yr equivalent jump before May 2025, far exceeding the car's average of 3,819 mi/yr.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2022-02-02 (test 54,479) — immediate safety risk.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Dec 2018) escalated to DANGEROUS failure (Feb 2022).
  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (Apr 2024) and failures (Apr 2024).
  • Unusually high mileage jump before May 2025 (13,023 mi/yr equivalent).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-09, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No outstanding MOT failures or advisories from the most recent test (Apr 2026).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) suggests good inherent safety features.
  • The vehicle has a long, consistent MOT history since its first test in 2007.

Mileage history

Nov 2007: 8,492 mi PASSNov 2008: 11,795 mi PASSNov 2009: 15,036 mi FAILNov 2009: 15,036 mi PASSNov 2010: 18,873 mi PASSNov 2011: 23,096 mi PASSNov 2011: 23,096 mi FAILNov 2012: 28,181 mi PASSNov 2013: 31,631 mi PASSDec 2014: 34,829 mi PASSNov 2015: 39,476 mi PASSNov 2016: 43,612 mi FAILNov 2016: 43,612 mi PASSJan 2018: 47,982 mi FAILJan 2018: 47,988 mi PASSDec 2018: 50,386 mi PASSJan 2020: 52,366 mi FAILJan 2020: 52,371 mi PASSJan 2021: 54,070 mi FAILFeb 2021: 54,074 mi PASSFeb 2022: 54,479 mi FAILFeb 2022: 54,479 mi PASSFeb 2023: 56,362 mi PASSApr 2024: 65,505 mi FAILMay 2024: 66,423 mi PASSMay 2025: 79,304 mi FAILMay 2025: 79,304 mi PASSApr 2026: 85,182 mi FAILApr 2026: 85,182 mi PASS85k47k8kNov 2007Apr 2026

MOT test history — 19/29 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2007 PASS 8,492 mi None recorded
Nov 2008 PASS 11,795 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 FAIL 15,036 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
USER ENTERED Front screen wash jets, showing blue lights.
Nov 2009 PASS 15,036 mi
USER ENTERED Front screen wash jets, showing blue lights.
Nov 2010 PASS 18,873 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 PASS 23,096 mi None recorded
Nov 2011 FAIL 23,096 mi
PRS Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nov 2012 PASS 28,181 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 31,631 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Dec 2014 PASS 34,829 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 39,476 mi None recorded
Nov 2016 FAIL 43,612 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY all 4 tyres starting to perish in tread pattern but not showing any cords
Nov 2016 PASS 43,612 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY all 4 tyres starting to perish in tread pattern but not showing any cords
Jan 2018 FAIL 47,982 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Jan 2018 PASS 47,988 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Dec 2018 PASS 50,386 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY park brake has little reserve travel
Jan 2020 FAIL 52,366 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment low effort (1.1.6 (c))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
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 Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 52,371 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))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2021 FAIL 54,070 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Feb 2021 PASS 54,074 mi None recorded
Feb 2022 FAIL 54,479 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Feb 2022 PASS 54,479 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing osf nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, but not excessively osf nsf (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Feb 2023 PASS 56,362 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 65,505 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on the outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
May 2024 PASS 66,423 mi None recorded
May 2025 FAIL 79,304 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
May 2025 PASS 79,304 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 FAIL 85,182 mi
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MAJOR Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Under body corroded
MAJOR Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Apr 2026 PASS 85,182 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Under body corroded

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