2018 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SMART
- Year
- 2018
- 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
- 17 August 2026 (64 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 9,310 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2018 Smart has 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 9,310 miles. The very low annual mileage (2,979 mi/yr) is a major red flag for potential odometer issues.
The vehicle shows only 9,310 miles in 8 years, significantly below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year, indicating potential odometer fraud or limited use.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 22,741 mi over 8 years (Jan 2018) — bottom 10% of similar SMARTs.
- Very low annual mileage (2,979 mi/yr) for a 2018 SMART is a major red flag for potential odometer issues.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until August 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures and advisories.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) confirms high safety standards.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 9,310 mi | None recorded |
| May 2022 | PASS | 13,196 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Nail in tyre
|
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 14,826 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 16,742 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 18,571 mi |
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres are slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2024 | PASS | 18,666 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2025 | FAIL | 22,741 mi |
MAJOR Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 22,741 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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About this page
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