BX04 VSN

2004 SMART — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

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

Vehicle details

Make & model
SMART
Year
2004
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
698 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
4 March 2027 (263 days away)
Last recorded mileage
31,110 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 48/100

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

This 2004 Smart has 18 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 31,110 miles. However, the vehicle exhibits a significant mileage anomaly, extremely low annual usage, and a history of recurring electrical and tyre issues that warrant careful investigation.

The vehicle shows suspiciously low mileage, averaging only 4,168 miles/year, with a 4-year MOT gap (Mar 2012–Jun 2016) and a 4-year period of very low usage (2019–2024).

Things to check

  • Mileage anomaly: 4-year MOT gap (Mar 2012–Jun 2016) with unverified mileage.
  • Mileage anomaly: Very low annual usage (4,168 mi/yr) for a 22-year-old car.
  • Recurring electrical faults: Position lamp failures in 2021 and 2024.
  • Recurring tyre wear: Multiple advisories (2021, 2022, 2024) leading to a major failure in 2024.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027, offering peace of mind for the next 3 years.
  • 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2022) indicates a well-protected and safe vehicle.
  • No recent major structural failures or recurring dangerous defects.
  • Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures and advisories.

Mileage history

Mar 2007: 31,110 mi PASSMar 2008: 39,921 mi PASSMar 2009: 48,989 mi PASSMar 2010: 55,735 mi PASSApr 2011: 55,798 mi PASSMar 2012: 56,640 mi PASSJun 2016: 56,722 mi PASSMay 2017: 58,888 mi PASSMay 2018: 60,217 mi PASSMay 2019: 61,428 mi PASSSep 2020: 62,241 mi PASSSep 2021: 66,852 mi FAILSep 2021: 66,852 mi PASSSep 2022: 72,266 mi PASSSep 2023: 81,920 mi PASSSep 2024: 90,505 mi FAILSep 2024: 90,505 mi PASSMar 2026: 92,504 mi PASS93k62k31kMar 2007Mar 2026

MOT test history — 16/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2007 PASS 31,110 mi None recorded
Mar 2008 PASS 39,921 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2009 PASS 48,989 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 55,735 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 55,798 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 56,640 mi None recorded
Jun 2016 PASS 56,722 mi None recorded
May 2017 PASS 58,888 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 60,217 mi None recorded
May 2019 PASS 61,428 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 PASS 62,241 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 FAIL 66,852 mi
MAJOR Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 66,852 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2003 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2022 PASS 72,266 mi
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perished and worn slightly inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 81,920 mi None recorded
Sep 2024 FAIL 90,505 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Sep 2024 PASS 90,505 mi None recorded
Mar 2026 PASS 92,504 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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