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Advantages of a Smart inspection
Why to check the Smart VIN number with the decoder
Checking the Smart VIN is a simple and effective way to obtain complete information about a vehicle. This check is especially useful when purchasing a used Smart from a European car auction, as it allows you to:
- Find out the history of the car. Information about the number of owners, mileage, and involvement in accidents.
- Check legal compliance. Information about possible seizures, liens, or theft.
- Identify equipment discrepancies. Comparison of factory specifications with current data.
- Assess the condition of the car. Data on repairs and maintenance.
- Avoid fraud. The decoder helps to identify cases of VIN forgery or mileage tampering.
Contents of our Smart history report
- Car make and model
- Series and body type
- Drive type
- Transmission type
- Model code
- Engine code
- Date of manufacture by VIN
- Engine displacement
- Engine power
- Fuel type
- Ecological standard
- Equipment by VIN
- Machine colour
- Bumper material
- Presence of body protection elements
- Security systems
- Air conditioning and heating system
- Electric actuators and adjustments
- Number of USB ports
- Multimedia system
- VIN equipment check
- Wheel and tyre size
- Suspension type
- Spare wheel availability
- Parking sensors and cameras
- Tyre pressure sensors
- Start-stop system
- Type of lamps
- Presence of daytime running lights
- On-Board Diagnostics (OBD)
- Electrical architecture
BidCar's VIN report provides a complete dealer service history for your vehicle. The information included will help you learn all about the vehicle's condition and work performed. The report contains:
- All service orders including exact dates, mileage, list of work performed, parts used with catalogue numbers.
- Comments and recommendations from masters and diagnosticians.
- Information on major repairs - engines, gearboxes, bodywork.
- Data on whether the car was used as a taxi or scrapped abroad (e.g. in the USA).
- Information about chipping the car, if it was recorded by the dealer during an internal combustion engine software check.
- A full listing of work and spare parts with quantities and catalogue numbers.
- Technical manuals for mechanic and body repairs and electrical diagrams of the vehicle.
- Complete dealer documentation in a large PDF document that stays with you locally.
In addition, it is important to note that the data in the report is not obtained from free sources such as traffic police or FSSP, but directly from official dealers. The report is generated in just 1-5 minutes and saved on your device.
- Vehicle class and type
- Glass and mirror settings
- Type of steering
Where the Smart VIN number is located
Many people don't know where to find the VIN number on a Smart car. It can be found in several places:
- On the dashboard on the driver's side, under the windshield.
- On the driver's or passenger's door pillar.
- Under the carpet on the passenger side.
- In the glove compartment on a special plate.
- Under the hood, on the engine compartment partition or shock absorber mount.
- On the floor of the luggage compartment, next to the spare wheel (in some models).
- In the vehicle's technical documentation: technical passport, service book, or insurance policy.
Smart VIN decoding
Each character in the Smart VIN has its own meaning:
- WMI. The first three characters indicate the manufacturer (e.g., WME for Smart) and the country where the car was manufactured.
- VDS. The middle part of the code (4th to 8th characters) contains information about the body type, model, engine size, and transmission.
- Check digit. Verifies the correctness of the entered VIN.
- Year of manufacture. The tenth character encodes the model year.
- Identification number. The last characters indicate the unique serial number of the vehicle.
For the convenience of owners and buyers, there are online decoders that allow you to quickly and accurately decrypt the VIN code and get a detailed report.
Latest Smart VIN reports
| Brand / Model | Date | VIN |
|---|---|---|
| Smart 1 66 kwh pro sport - | 17/10/2023 | HESXR1C46PS0XXXXX |
| Smart forfour EQ 60kw passion hatchback - | 07/07/2020 | W1A4530911Y2XXXXX |
| Smart Fortwo BEV 18KWH EQ COUPE PRIME VP [3P] bva 1-82CH-1cv, 2021 | 02/12/2021 | W1A4533911K4XXXXX |
| Smart fortwo coupe EQ -, 2022 | 19/05/2022 | W1A4533911K4XXXXX |
| Smart fortwo coupe EQ 60kw passion - | 20/07/2020 | W1A4533911K4XXXXX |
| Smart Fortwo coupe 60kw comfort 82 CV | 01/02/2021 | W1A4533911K4XXXXX |
Last Smart vehicles sold
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Checking the Smart VIN code is a mandatory step when choosing a used vehicle from a car auction. Selling a car from the Netherlands, as from any European country, is a risky business. This unique identification number allows you to find out the entire history of the car, from the moment it was manufactured to its current condition. This information is especially important for buyers in order to avoid hidden problems with the car and to ensure its legal compliance.