BU09 YEK

2009 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SMART
Year
2009
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
9 May 2027 (329 days away)
Last recorded mileage
14,203 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 73/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Smart has 19 MOT tests on record with a 84% pass rate and 14,203 miles. The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating is a significant positive.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 3,873 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 17-year history.

Things to check

  • 2013-03-18 MOT failure for Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted correctly.
  • Apr 2026 MOT advisory for brake system wear — monitor closely.
  • Recurring tyre advisories in May 2023 and May 2023 indicate ongoing wear.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-09, offering significant peace of mind.
  • Consistent low mileage (3,873 mi/yr) suggests light use and less wear.
  • 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2022) confirms excellent safety features.

Mileage history

Feb 2012: 14,203 mi PASSJun 2012: 15,088 mi PASSMar 2013: 17,233 mi FAILMar 2013: 17,233 mi PASSApr 2014: 21,759 mi PASSApr 2015: 27,410 mi PASSMay 2016: 30,196 mi PASSApr 2017: 34,392 mi PASSApr 2018: 38,166 mi FAILApr 2018: 38,166 mi PASSApr 2019: 42,495 mi PASSApr 2020: 47,562 mi PASSApr 2021: 50,259 mi PASSApr 2022: 53,359 mi PASSMay 2023: 56,733 mi FAILMay 2023: 56,733 mi PASSApr 2024: 59,635 mi PASSApr 2025: 63,157 mi PASSApr 2026: 67,084 mi PASS67k41k14kFeb 2012Apr 2026

MOT test history — 16/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2012 PASS 14,203 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 15,088 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 FAIL 17,233 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
ADVISORY Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Mar 2013 PASS 17,233 mi None recorded
Apr 2014 PASS 21,759 mi None recorded
Apr 2015 PASS 27,410 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
May 2016 PASS 30,196 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Apr 2017 PASS 34,392 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2018 FAIL 38,166 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Offside wiper blade deterioating
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2018 PASS 38,166 mi None recorded
Apr 2019 PASS 42,495 mi None recorded
Apr 2020 PASS 47,562 mi None recorded
Apr 2021 PASS 50,259 mi None recorded
Apr 2022 PASS 53,359 mi None recorded
May 2023 FAIL 56,733 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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))
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
May 2023 PASS 56,733 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear 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))
Apr 2024 PASS 59,635 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Apr 2025 PASS 63,157 mi None recorded
Apr 2026 PASS 67,084 mi
ADVISORY Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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