BL18 XWD

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

Jun 2021: 9,310 mi PASSMay 2022: 13,196 mi PASSOct 2022: 14,826 mi PASSSep 2023: 16,742 mi PASSSep 2024: 18,571 mi PASSSep 2024: 18,666 mi PASSAug 2025: 22,741 mi FAILAug 2025: 22,741 mi PASS23k16k9kJun 2021Aug 2025

MOT test history — 7/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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))
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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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL18 XWD, 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.