BT08 UJS

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
29 January 2027 (229 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,817 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 2008 Smart has 23 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 14,817 miles. The very low mileage for its age, combined with a history of unaddressed advisories, warrants significant caution.

The vehicle shows very low usage, averaging 3,178 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 26 miles/year recorded before Feb 2020, suggesting potential unreported mileage or limited use.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 11 tests (Jan 2022, Feb 2023, Jan 2025, Jan 2026) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Exhaust system advisories on Feb 2023 escalated to a major failure on Jan 2025, suggesting poor maintenance.
  • Very low mileage (14,817 miles in 18 years) for a 2008 Smart is a significant red flag for potential hidden issues.
  • Engine oil and brake hose advisories on Jan 2026 are unresolved from previous tests, indicating immediate action is needed.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 8 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until January 2027 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects are recorded in the MOT history.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures demonstrate a responsive owner.

Mileage history

May 2011: 14,817 mi PASSJul 2011: 14,866 mi PASSJul 2012: 17,578 mi PASSJul 2013: 24,144 mi PASSJul 2013: 24,144 mi FAILJul 2014: 30,355 mi PASSJul 2015: 35,199 mi PASSJul 2015: 35,199 mi FAILSep 2016: 39,057 mi FAILSep 2016: 39,057 mi PASSDec 2017: 41,131 mi PASSFeb 2020: 41,190 mi PASSFeb 2021: 44,582 mi FAILFeb 2021: 44,582 mi PASSJan 2022: 48,503 mi FAILJan 2022: 48,503 mi PASSFeb 2023: 52,545 mi FAILFeb 2023: 52,545 mi PASSJan 2024: 54,419 mi PASSJan 2025: 55,701 mi FAILJan 2025: 55,717 mi PASSJan 2026: 57,428 mi FAILJan 2026: 57,428 mi PASS57k36k15kMay 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 14,817 mi
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
Jul 2011 PASS 14,866 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 17,578 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 PASS 24,144 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2013 FAIL 24,144 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2014 PASS 30,355 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 PASS 35,199 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 35,199 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Sep 2016 FAIL 39,057 mi
PRS Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Sep 2016 PASS 39,057 mi None recorded
Dec 2017 PASS 41,131 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 41,190 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 44,582 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 44,582 mi None recorded
Jan 2022 FAIL 48,503 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2022 PASS 48,503 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2023 FAIL 52,545 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Feb 2023 PASS 52,545 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2024 PASS 54,419 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2025 FAIL 55,701 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Jan 2025 PASS 55,717 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Jan 2026 FAIL 57,428 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked 175/55/15 77t (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
PRS Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY general under body corrosion
Jan 2026 PASS 57,428 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked 175/55/15 77t (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY general under body corrosion

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