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Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 698 cc

840 HEVMOT history

840 HEV is a black petrol Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A first used on 25 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

840 HEV black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
85,104 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,558 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
840 HEV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

840 HEV was last recorded at 85,104 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 7,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,200 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
7,904 miles
Average per year
4,558 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 85,104 miles
  • 2024 – 77,200 miles
  • 2023 – 67,806 miles
  • 2022 – 57,833 miles
  • 2021 – 50,834 miles
  • 2020 – 47,993 miles
  • 2019 – 46,737 miles
  • 2018 – 44,778 miles
  • 2017 – 41,565 miles
  • 2016 – 37,491 miles
  • 2015 – 34,735 miles
  • 2014 – 31,331 miles
  • 2013 – 27,793 miles
  • 2012 – 23,082 miles
  • 2011 – 18,077 miles
  • 2010 – 13,636 miles
  • 2009 – 10,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,104 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,104 miles (+7,904)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    85,104 miles
    Test number
    915633111819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,200 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    399003185518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,200 miles (+9,394)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    645406336265
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,806 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    67,806 miles
    Test number
    831384888308
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail67,805 miles (+9,972)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,805 miles
    Test number
    947299935100
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass57,833 miles (+6,999)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    57,833 miles
    Test number
    562591093552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,834 miles (+2,841)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    50,834 miles
    Test number
    549107623319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass47,993 miles (+1,256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,993 miles
    Test number
    491149369297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,737 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,737 miles
    Test number
    710413603490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,778 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    44,778 miles
    Test number
    923512106151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,565 miles
    Test number
    279977092639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,565 miles (+1,152)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,565 miles
    Test number
    354265973053
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  13. Pass40,413 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,413 miles
    Test number
    722363837720
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres have age/weather cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail40,413 miles (+2,922)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,413 miles
    Test number
    938991914940
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres have age/weather cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass37,491 miles (+2,756)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    37,491 miles
    Test number
    963821890114
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perished

  16. Pass34,735 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    647844165197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    31,331 miles
    Test number
    439189524166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,331 miles (+3,538)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,331 miles
    Test number
    678899624128
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass27,793 miles (+4,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,793 miles
    Test number
    349054443185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass23,082 miles (+5,005)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,082 miles
    Test number
    926313122146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,077 miles (+4,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,077 miles
    Test number
    309329321185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,636 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,636 miles
    Test number
    241731740463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    10,096 miles
    Test number
    654211049149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 840 HEV

What vehicle is registration 840 HEV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 840 HEV on a black petrol Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 S-A first used on 25 May 2006. 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 840 HEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 840 HEV is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 840 HEV?
The MOT on 840 HEV is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 840 HEV done?
840 HEV was recorded at 85,104 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 4,558 miles a year.
Has 840 HEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 840 HEV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on 840 HEV 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 840 HEV find?
840 HEV passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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