BV55 YBC

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
SILVER
Engine
1332 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 19 April 2018
Last recorded mileage
22,438 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 16 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 22,438 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the recurring nature of these issues suggests significant and ongoing maintenance needs.

The vehicle shows very low annual mileage of 5,960 miles/yr, averaging 22,438 miles over 21 years, which is below the UK average.

Things to check

  • Seven test failures recorded across 16 MOTs, with no defect details provided.
  • Twenty-two brake advisories across 5 tests indicate a persistent and recurring issue.
  • Ten light advisories across 7 tests show a pattern of electrical system wear.
  • Eight suspension advisories across 4 tests point to a long-standing structural concern.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • The vehicle has a valid MOT certificate, albeit with a long history of issues.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating for 2022 is a positive for overall safety features.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 22,438 mi PASSJun 2009: 24,099 mi FAILJun 2009: 24,099 mi PASSMay 2010: 30,953 mi FAILMay 2010: 30,953 mi PASSMay 2011: 41,209 mi PASSMay 2012: 44,799 mi PASSMay 2012: 44,799 mi FAILJun 2013: 55,313 mi FAILJun 2013: 55,313 mi PASSJul 2014: 59,372 mi FAILJul 2014: 59,372 mi PASSJul 2015: 66,982 mi PASSJul 2015: 66,982 mi FAILApr 2017: 73,357 mi FAILApr 2017: 73,357 mi PASS73k48k22kSep 2008Apr 2017

MOT test history — 9/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 PASS 22,438 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 FAIL 24,099 mi
PRS Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED damaged repaired
Jun 2009 PASS 24,099 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ADVISORY Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
USER ENTERED damaged repaired
May 2010 FAIL 30,953 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
May 2010 PASS 30,953 mi None recorded
May 2011 PASS 41,209 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2012 PASS 44,799 mi
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre perished
May 2012 FAIL 44,799 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
USER ENTERED nearside front tyre perished
Jun 2013 FAIL 55,313 mi
PRS Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED both front tyre perished
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre perished
USER ENTERED both wiper deteriorated
Jun 2013 PASS 55,313 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED both front tyre perished
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre perished
USER ENTERED both wiper deteriorated
Jul 2014 FAIL 59,372 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED both side front tyre perished
Jul 2014 PASS 59,372 mi
ADVISORY Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
USER ENTERED both side front tyre perished
Jul 2015 PASS 66,982 mi
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2015 FAIL 66,982 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Apr 2017 FAIL 73,357 mi
PRS Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2017 PASS 73,357 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BV55 YBC, 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.