2011 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SMART
- Year
- 2011
- 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
- 21 January 2027 (221 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 9,805 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 52/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2011 Smart has 18 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 9,805 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the history of major defects and advisories for exhaust and engine oil suggests significant underlying issues.
The vehicle exhibits extremely low annual usage, averaging only 3,683 miles per year, with a significant 1,080-mile increase between March 2020 and March 2021, and a 1,836-mile increase between March 2021 and March 2022.
Things to check
- Recurring Engine MIL failures (8.2.1.2) on 2017-03-01 and 2020-03-01 indicate a persistent engine management system issue.
- Major Emissions failure on 2020-03-01, followed by a Major Engine/Oil failure on 2020-03-01, points to a history of engine and emissions problems.
- Major Exhaust failure on 2020-03-01, and subsequent advisories for exhaust, suggest a recurring and potentially expensive issue.
- Extremely low annual mileage (3,683 miles/yr) for a 15-year-old vehicle raises concerns about long-term reliability and maintenance.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT certificate until 2027-01-21, indicating it is roadworthy for the next three years.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history, as readings are consistent and plausible.
- The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2022) provides strong reassurance regarding its structural integrity and safety features.
- The vehicle has consistently passed its retests after failures, demonstrating that issues were addressed and rectified.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 12/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | PASS | 9,805 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 17,132 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2017 | FAIL | 23,068 mi |
ADVISORY e.m.l on ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a) FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 23,068 mi |
ADVISORY e.m.l on ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
|
| Mar 2018 | FAIL | 28,901 mi |
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) FAIL Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 28,901 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 35,055 mi |
ADVISORY Central Front engine under trays fitted
|
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 43,202 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 43,208 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2021 | FAIL | 44,288 mi |
MAJOR Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a)) MINOR Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | 44,288 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2022 | FAIL | 46,124 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 46,129 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2023 | FAIL | 48,747 mi |
PRS Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a)) PRS Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY full undertrays fitted
|
| Mar 2023 | PASS | 48,747 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive sump damp (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY full undertrays fitted
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 50,697 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 53,950 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 55,501 mi |
MINOR Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
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About this page
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