BV09 ORT

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
BLACK
Engine
999 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
was due 7 June 2026
Last recorded mileage
12,486 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 66/100

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 17 MOT tests on record with a 82% pass rate and 12,486 miles. While these were addressed, the consistent advisories for engine oil and exhaust suggest ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows very low annual usage, averaging 3,044 miles/year, with a significant drop in recent years from 2,500 to 4,600 miles annually.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories across 13 tests (Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Jun 2023, May 2024, May 2025) indicate chronic wear.
  • Brake system advisories in 3 tests (Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Jun 2023) and a major failure for corroded brake pipe (Mar 2021) point to ongoing brake issues.
  • Suspension coil spring fractured (Mar 2021) and related advisories (Mar 2021, Mar 2022) suggest a history of suspension neglect.
  • Engine oil and exhaust advisories in 6 tests (Mar 2021, Mar 2022, Mar 2023, Jun 2023, May 2024, May 2025) show a pattern of maintenance needs.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until June 2026 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Very low mileage (12,486 miles in 17 years) suggests minimal wear and tear on engine and transmission.
  • No major structural corrosion failures, despite some advisories, is a positive sign for the vehicle's overall condition.

Mileage history

Feb 2012: 12,486 mi PASSFeb 2013: 15,598 mi PASSFeb 2014: 18,168 mi PASSFeb 2015: 20,389 mi PASSFeb 2016: 22,439 mi FAILFeb 2016: 22,439 mi PASSMar 2017: 24,397 mi PASSFeb 2018: 29,114 mi PASSFeb 2019: 32,302 mi FAILFeb 2019: 32,302 mi PASSMar 2020: 34,841 mi PASSMar 2021: 37,403 mi FAILMar 2021: 37,405 mi PASSMar 2022: 39,610 mi PASSJun 2023: 42,143 mi PASSMay 2024: 45,338 mi PASSMay 2025: 49,986 mi PASS50k31k12kFeb 2012May 2025

MOT test history — 14/17 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2012 PASS 12,486 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 15,598 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Feb 2014 PASS 18,168 mi None recorded
Feb 2015 PASS 20,389 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 22,439 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Feb 2016 PASS 22,439 mi None recorded
Mar 2017 PASS 24,397 mi None recorded
Feb 2018 PASS 29,114 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2019 FAIL 32,302 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Feb 2019 PASS 32,302 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Mar 2020 PASS 34,841 mi None recorded
Mar 2021 FAIL 37,403 mi
MAJOR Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2021 PASS 37,405 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Mar 2022 PASS 39,610 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Jun 2023 PASS 42,143 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
May 2024 PASS 45,338 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
May 2025 PASS 49,986 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Lower Gearbox mounting defective
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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