BX05 WVW

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)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 14 August 2024
Last recorded mileage
29,351 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 65/100

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 18 MOT tests on record with a 89% pass rate and 29,351 miles. The extremely low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 21-year-old vehicle, presents significant long-term reliability and wear concerns.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual usage, averaging only 4,112 miles per year, with a significant drop in recent years from 3,386 miles (Jul 2022) to 570 miles (Aug 2023).

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre advisories (Jul 2020, Jul 2021) and a recent advisory (Aug 2023) indicate a persistent wear issue.
  • Recurring light defects (Jun 2018, Jun 2019) suggest a pattern of electrical or mechanical issues.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN status since 2024-08-14, implying it is not currently roadworthy.
  • Extremely low annual mileage (4,112 mi/yr) for a 21-year-old vehicle raises concerns about long-term reliability.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
  • No MOT failures recorded across 6 tests, demonstrating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory with no suspicious drops or round numbers, suggesting honest odometer readings.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2022) indicates a strong safety record for its model.

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 29,351 mi PASSJun 2009: 31,669 mi PASSJun 2010: 35,898 mi PASSJun 2011: 39,435 mi FAILJun 2011: 39,532 mi PASSJun 2012: 42,556 mi PASSJun 2013: 51,138 mi PASSJul 2014: 57,062 mi PASSJul 2015: 61,484 mi PASSJun 2016: 63,212 mi PASSJun 2017: 66,321 mi FAILJun 2017: 66,350 mi PASSJun 2018: 68,358 mi PASSJun 2019: 70,096 mi PASSOct 2020: 71,476 mi PASSJul 2021: 72,666 mi PASSJul 2022: 76,052 mi PASSAug 2023: 76,622 mi PASS77k53k29kJun 2008Aug 2023

MOT test history — 16/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 29,351 mi None recorded
Jun 2009 PASS 31,669 mi None recorded
Jun 2010 PASS 35,898 mi
ADVISORY Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
USER ENTERED Nail in offside front tyre
USER ENTERED rear tyres 3mm depth
USER ENTERED gear box driveshaft seals leakung
Jun 2011 FAIL 39,435 mi
FAIL Nearside Outer Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
USER ENTERED front discs poor condition
Jun 2011 PASS 39,532 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
USER ENTERED front discslipped
Jun 2012 PASS 42,556 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Jun 2013 PASS 51,138 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Jul 2014 PASS 57,062 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2015 PASS 61,484 mi
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)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Jun 2016 PASS 63,212 mi
ADVISORY sump corroded/weaping
ADVISORY rear ABS rings cracked
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
Jun 2017 FAIL 66,321 mi
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Jun 2017 PASS 66,350 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Jun 2018 PASS 68,358 mi
MINOR Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
ADVISORY Both rear shock absorbers lower bushes slightly worn.
Jun 2019 PASS 70,096 mi
ADVISORY Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Oct 2020 PASS 71,476 mi None recorded
Jul 2021 PASS 72,666 mi None recorded
Jul 2022 PASS 76,052 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Aug 2023 PASS 76,622 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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