2017 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SMART
- Year
- 2017
- 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
- 31 January 2027 (231 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 13,840 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 61/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2017 Smart has 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 13,840 miles. While these were addressed, the frequency of failures and advisories suggests a need for thorough inspection.
The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,125 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000 miles per year.
Things to check
- Recurring brake advisories (Feb 2021) and handbrake travel (Jan 2022) indicate ongoing wear.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Feb 2021, Jan 2022) and exhaust leaks (Jan 2022, Jan 2026) show a history of maintenance needs.
- Three MOT failures (Jan 2020, Jan 2022, Jan 2026) and 10 advisories across 10 tests suggest a reactive maintenance approach.
- The 2026-01-07 MOT failure for exhaust, followed by a PASS the same day, is a 'just passed' red flag.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-01-31, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (5,125 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- The 2022-01-07 MOT passed after addressing the anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover issue.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | FAIL | 13,840 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) ADVISORY TPMS light on
|
| Jan 2020 | PASS | 13,840 mi |
ADVISORY TPMS light on
|
| Feb 2021 | PASS | 18,127 mi |
MINOR Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY tpms light on dash
|
| Jan 2022 | FAIL | 24,073 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres are deteriorateing with cracks on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Handbrake has long travel
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 24,073 mi |
ADVISORY Handbrake has long travel
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 31,338 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall deteriorating/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged just below tread level - split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Long travel on handbrake lever
|
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 37,067 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Shoulder starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 41,922 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2026 | FAIL | 46,343 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 46,343 mi |
ADVISORY Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
|
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BP66 NRU, 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.