BX55 XCT

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
14 October 2026 (122 days away)
Last recorded mileage
16,361 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 26 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 16,361 miles. The very low mileage, averaging only 2,843 miles per year, is a significant red flag for potential hidden issues or long periods of inactivity.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage, averaging only 2,843 miles/year, with a suspiciously low 162 miles recorded between Jan 2005 and Aug 2021.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (Oct 2025).
  • Recurring Major Failure: Central Front Lower Exhaust Lambda reading outside limits (Sep 2024).
  • Recurring Major Failure: Nearside Front Coil spring fractured (Dec 2010, Oct 2025).
  • Very Low Mileage: Average of 2,843 miles/year, with only 162 miles recorded between Jan 2005 and Aug 2021.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until October 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No mileage discrepancies since Aug 2021, showing consistent albeit low usage.
  • All previous failures and advisories were addressed and passed subsequent retests.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2022) suggests good inherent safety features.

Mileage history

Oct 2008: 16,361 mi FAILOct 2008: 16,364 mi PASSOct 2009: 21,603 mi PASSDec 2010: 25,692 mi FAILDec 2010: 25,738 mi PASSDec 2011: 29,022 mi PASSJan 2013: 33,068 mi FAILJan 2013: 33,081 mi PASSJan 2014: 36,798 mi FAILJan 2014: 36,822 mi PASSJan 2015: 39,907 mi FAILJan 2015: 39,966 mi PASSJan 2016: 43,408 mi PASSJan 2017: 45,457 mi FAILJan 2017: 45,464 mi PASSMay 2018: 47,350 mi FAILMay 2018: 47,350 mi PASSJul 2019: 50,793 mi PASSJun 2020: 52,833 mi PASSAug 2021: 53,020 mi PASSSep 2022: 53,409 mi PASSSep 2023: 53,893 mi PASSSep 2024: 55,940 mi FAILSep 2024: 55,950 mi PASSOct 2025: 59,133 mi FAILOct 2025: 59,138 mi PASS59k38k16kOct 2008Oct 2025

MOT test history — 17/26 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Oct 2008 FAIL 16,361 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oct 2008 PASS 16,364 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 21,603 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 FAIL 25,692 mi
FAIL Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Dec 2010 PASS 25,738 mi None recorded
Dec 2011 PASS 29,022 mi None recorded
Jan 2013 FAIL 33,068 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
USER ENTERED Exhaust tailpipe missing
Jan 2013 PASS 33,081 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Exhaust tailpipe missing
Jan 2014 FAIL 36,798 mi
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
USER ENTERED Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Jan 2014 PASS 36,822 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 FAIL 39,907 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2015 PASS 39,966 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2016 PASS 43,408 mi
ADVISORY Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2017 FAIL 45,457 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Jan 2017 PASS 45,464 mi None recorded
May 2018 FAIL 47,350 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
FAIL Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
May 2018 PASS 47,350 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2019 PASS 50,793 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Jun 2020 PASS 52,833 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY under trays / covers fitted
Aug 2021 PASS 53,020 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Sep 2022 PASS 53,409 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm's (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3mm's (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.5mm's (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.5mm's (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up on axle (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up on axle (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 53,893 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Sep 2024 FAIL 55,940 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Sep 2024 PASS 55,950 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oct 2025 FAIL 59,133 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Central Front Lower Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Oct 2025 PASS 59,138 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BX55 XCT, 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.