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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 999 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 13 April 2027 (303 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,935 mi
AI verdict AVOID 38/100
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 25 MOT tests on record with a 60% pass rate and 13,935 miles. The mileage is suspiciously low, averaging only 3,480 miles per year, which is a significant red flag for a vehicle of this age.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 3,480 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 246 miles/year recorded before Jan 2022 and 9 miles/year before Apr 2023.
Things to check
- Five major suspension failures (Apr 2023, Apr 2024, Mar 2025, Apr 2026) and one major brake failure (Apr 2026).
- Recurring advisories on suspension arm (3 tests), coil spring (2 tests), and brake disc (2 tests).
- Mileage is suspiciously low, averaging only 3,480 miles
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until April 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) suggests good inherent safety features.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories, suggesting current owner is addressing issues.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | PASS | 13,935 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2012 | PASS | 18,148 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Dec 2012 | FAIL | 18,148 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Dec 2013 | PASS | 22,358 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Dec 2013 | FAIL | 22,358 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 28,889 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2015 | FAIL | 35,716 mi |
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Dec 2015 | PASS | 35,717 mi |
ADVISORY under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Dec 2016 | FAIL | 42,933 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) PRS Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Dec 2016 | PASS | 42,933 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2018 | FAIL | 47,559 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b) FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
|
| Jan 2018 | PASS | 47,560 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush (2.5.B.2b)
|
| Jan 2019 | PASS | 48,600 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 50,789 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 50,792 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 51,883 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 52,132 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY underside covered in waxoil
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 52,135 mi |
ADVISORY underside covered in waxoil
|
| Apr 2023 | FAIL | 52,147 mi |
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY all suspension components corroded ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2023 | PASS | 52,150 mi |
ADVISORY all suspension components corroded ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Apr 2024 | PASS | 57,295 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2025 | FAIL | 62,213 mi |
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) MAJOR Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective SEAL MISSING (6.1.3 (b) (i))
|
| Apr 2025 | PASS | 62,213 mi | None recorded |
| Apr 2026 | FAIL | 63,615 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Apr 2026 | PASS | 63,615 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BK58 OHG, 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.