BV05 GUA

2005 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
SMART
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
698 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 8 March 2015
Last recorded mileage
25,209 mi

AI verdict AVOID 30/100

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

This 2005 Smart has 9 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 25,209 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is also currently invalid, requiring immediate re-registration.

A critical mileage anomaly exists: 70,923 miles (Mar 2010) decreased to 48,294 miles (Feb 2011), indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Mar 2010 (70,923 mi) and Feb 2011 (48,294 mi) — possible odometer tamperin
  • Mileage decreased by 22,629 miles between 02 Mar 2010 (70,923 mi) and 29 Feb 2011 (48,294 mi).
  • Major failure for Nearside Front position lamp(s) on 02 Mar 2010, followed by immediate retest.
  • Major failure for Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam on 02 Mar 2010, followed by immediate retest.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • No recurring major structural failures (e.g., suspension, steering) are evident in the MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a consistent, albeit high, annual mileage pattern for its age.

Mileage history

Feb 2008: 25,209 mi PASSMar 2009: 33,324 mi PASSMar 2010: 70,091 mi FAILMar 2010: 70,923 mi PASSFeb 2011: 48,294 mi PASSFeb 2011: 48,294 mi FAILMar 2012: 95,947 mi PASSFeb 2013: 114,722 mi PASSFeb 2014: 127,471 mi PASS127k76k25kFeb 2008Feb 2014

MOT test history — 7/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2008 PASS 25,209 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 33,324 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Mar 2010 FAIL 70,091 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FAIL Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED all tyres outer walls cracking
Mar 2010 PASS 70,923 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED all tyres outer walls cracking
Feb 2011 PASS 48,294 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED n/s wiper split
Feb 2011 FAIL 48,294 mi
PRS Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED n/s wiper split
Mar 2012 PASS 95,947 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
USER ENTERED o/s front wing damaged
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED front discs worn thin
USER ENTERED wiper blades worn
Feb 2013 PASS 114,722 mi None recorded
Feb 2014 PASS 127,471 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV05 GUA, 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.