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Smart Fortwo Brabus 74 Auto

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

4 DTLMOT history

4 DTL is a silver petrol Smart Fortwo Brabus 74 Auto first used on 4 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 82,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

4 DTL silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,707 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 DTL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Brabus 74 Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 DTL was last recorded at 82,707 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,706 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,707 miles
  • 2025 – 80,282 miles
  • 2024 – 78,915 miles
  • 2023 – 78,914 miles
  • 2022 – 77,515 miles
  • 2021 – 76,032 miles
  • 2020 – 75,071 miles
  • 2019 – 73,896 miles
  • 2018 – 72,124 miles
  • 2017 – 70,503 miles
  • 2016 – 67,620 miles
  • 2015 – 64,461 miles
  • 2014 – 62,233 miles
  • 2011 – 56,782 miles
  • 2010 – 49,379 miles
  • 2009 – 42,674 miles
  • 2008 – 28,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,707 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,707 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    896603054463
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail82,706 miles (+2,424)3 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,706 miles
    Test number
    803900235761
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass80,282 miles (+1,367)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    80,282 miles
    Test number
    460254472486
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass78,915 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,915 miles
    Test number
    680962951028
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail78,914 miles (+1,399)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,914 miles
    Test number
    457594138745
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    433956635059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail77,515 miles (+1,483)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,515 miles
    Test number
    849568772415
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass76,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    860699738756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,032 miles (+961)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,032 miles
    Test number
    675759992065
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass75,071 miles (+1,175)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    75,071 miles
    Test number
    716860504500
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass73,896 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,896 miles
    Test number
    929214521254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,895 miles (+1,771)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,895 miles
    Test number
    418857318906
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,124 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    784377578994
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt twisted

  14. Fail72,124 miles (+1,621)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,124 miles
    Test number
    206044634377
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt twisted

  15. Pass70,503 miles (+55)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,503 miles
    Test number
    196306601583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail70,448 miles (+2,828)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,448 miles
    Test number
    616523832831
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass67,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    675620068352
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail67,620 miles (+3,159)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,620 miles
    Test number
    381462969778
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass64,461 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    64,461 miles
    Test number
    376959986390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,233 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    466486514484
    • Repaired at testOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass62,233 miles (+5,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    62,233 miles
    Test number
    937476514349
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass56,782 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    166197861120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail56,782 miles (+7,403)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,782 miles
    Test number
    827887161109
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass49,379 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    103216480186
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  25. Fail49,379 miles (+6,705)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,379 miles
    Test number
    800046680181
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  26. Pass42,674 miles (+200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,674 miles
    Test number
    161845399145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  27. Fail42,474 miles (+14,204)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    110669689185
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  28. Pass28,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,270 miles
    Test number
    820677638195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 4 DTL

What vehicle is registration 4 DTL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 DTL on a silver petrol Smart Fortwo Brabus 74 Auto first used on 4 Jun 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4 DTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 DTL is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 DTL?
The MOT on 4 DTL is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 DTL done?
4 DTL was recorded at 82,707 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,079 miles a year.
Has 4 DTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 DTL has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 4 DTL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 4 DTL find?
4 DTL passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective smearing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

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