Check any Smart's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.
Smart models we cover
What a Smart car check includes
- Outstanding finance check
- Write-off and insurance status
- Stolen vehicle check
- Keeper and owner history
- Full MOT analysis
- Mileage verification
- Model-specific known faults
- Rarity index
Common Smart problems to watch for
These are the highest-severity issues found across all Smart models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.
Smart MOT reliability
Across 2 Smart models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 25.0%.
Most reliable Smart models (lowest MOT failure rate)
| Model | Failure rate | Tests analysed |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) | 24.8% | 9,828 |
| Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) | 25.1% | 3,899 |
Least reliable Smart models (highest MOT failure rate)
| Model | Failure rate | Tests analysed |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Roadster Coupe 80 Auto(rhd) | 25.1% | 3,899 |
| Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) | 24.8% | 9,828 |
Check any Smart's full history
Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.
£7.49 · Experian verified data
Smart car check FAQs
How much does a Smart car check cost?
A full Smart car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.
What does a Smart history check include?
Our Smart check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each Smart model.
Is a Smart HPI check worth it?
Yes. A Smart with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.
Can I check a Smart for free?
You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.
How do I check if a Smart has outstanding finance?
Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.
Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.