BJ58 VDE

2008 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
SMART
Year
2008
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
4 September 2026 (81 days away)
Last recorded mileage
12,181 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 62/100

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

This 2008 Smart has 16 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 12,181 miles. While mileage is low, the vehicle's history suggests a need for thorough inspection.

Mileage is suspiciously low before Mar 2020 (11 mi/yr equivalent) and again before Jun 2020 (3 mi/yr equivalent), then normal, indicating periods of inactivity or very light use.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (coil springs, arm bushes) across multiple tests indicate chronic wear.
  • Brake system advisories (4 tests) and tyre advisories (3 tests) are recurring, suggesting neglected maintenance.
  • The vehicle was off-road for extended periods (2019, 2024), leading to significant age-related wear.
  • The most recent MOT (Sep 2025) failed but passed the same day, leaving advisories like ball joint unaddressed.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until September 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering, as readings are consistent.

Mileage history

Jan 2012: 12,181 mi PASSDec 2012: 24,198 mi PASSDec 2013: 31,170 mi PASSDec 2014: 39,646 mi PASSNov 2015: 50,441 mi PASSNov 2016: 67,818 mi PASSJun 2018: 78,680 mi FAILJun 2018: 78,681 mi PASSMar 2020: 78,700 mi FAILJun 2020: 78,701 mi PASSJul 2021: 83,481 mi PASSJul 2022: 89,047 mi PASSOct 2023: 98,346 mi FAILOct 2023: 98,346 mi PASSSep 2025: 115,423 mi FAILSep 2025: 115,423 mi PASS115k64k12kJan 2012Sep 2025

MOT test history — 12/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2012 PASS 12,181 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 24,198 mi None recorded
Dec 2013 PASS 31,170 mi None recorded
Dec 2014 PASS 39,646 mi None recorded
Nov 2015 PASS 50,441 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre has a cut to the inner side wall
Nov 2016 PASS 67,818 mi None recorded
Jun 2018 FAIL 78,680 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Jun 2018 PASS 78,681 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2020 FAIL 78,700 mi
DANGEROUS Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jun 2020 PASS 78,701 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 83,481 mi
MINOR Front Position lamp incorrect colour Both side (4.2.3 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
Jul 2022 PASS 89,047 mi None recorded
Oct 2023 FAIL 98,346 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oct 2023 PASS 98,346 mi None recorded
Sep 2025 FAIL 115,423 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Sep 2025 PASS 115,423 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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