Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

C8 UWYMOT history

C8 UWY is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 61,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

C8 UWY black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
61,508 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,830 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C8 UWY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

C8 UWY was last recorded at 61,508 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,499 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
2,830 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,508 miles
  • 2024 – 61,030 miles
  • 2023 – 60,629 miles
  • 2022 – 59,907 miles
  • 2021 – 59,282 miles
  • 2020 – 58,883 miles
  • 2019 – 58,537 miles
  • 2018 – 57,762 miles
  • 2017 – 57,194 miles
  • 2016 – 51,852 miles
  • 2015 – 46,057 miles
  • 2014 – 36,787 miles
  • 2013 – 28,803 miles
  • 2012 – 24,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,508 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront both shocks corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Corrosion under side of vehicle!

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 20 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,508 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    835010042030
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both shocks corroded
  2. Fail61,499 miles (+469)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    252845549240
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both shocks corroded
  3. Pass61,030 miles (+401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    61,030 miles
    Test number
    252264556887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush corroded (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass60,629 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    60,629 miles
    Test number
    124479535956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,603 miles (+696)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,603 miles
    Test number
    442411635583
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened around front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass59,907 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    411497416830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail59,906 miles (+624)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    112033054696
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass59,282 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    121319844168
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under side of vehicle!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail59,282 miles (+399)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    368523660296
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splits (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under side of vehicle!
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass58,883 miles (+346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    58,883 miles
    Test number
    874243642233
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion to the brakes and suspension
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted preventing full inspection
  11. Pass58,537 miles (+775)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    58,537 miles
    Test number
    717888875320
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe is corroded
    • AdvisoryOSR brake pipe to the wheel cylinder corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the front coil spings
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to the most of the suspension parts / brake calipers and brake pipe ferrals
    • AdvisoryThe NSR brake is binding and the wheel is tight to turn
  12. Pass57,762 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    57,762 miles
    Test number
    940205764944
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre heavy cracks to outer edge of tread no cords visible
  13. Pass57,194 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    258659401488
    • AdvisoryFront both front springs weakened and ride hight slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail57,194 miles (+5,342)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,194 miles
    Test number
    945918406659
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront both front springs weakened and ride hight slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass51,852 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    942944208675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail51,852 miles (+5,795)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,852 miles
    Test number
    175714155738
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass46,057 miles (+9,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    46,057 miles
    Test number
    334913470103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass36,787 miles (+7,984)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    36,787 miles
    Test number
    748219024306
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass28,803 miles (+4,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,803 miles
    Test number
    567374123390
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass24,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,517 miles
    Test number
    137495522310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C8 UWY

Does C8 UWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C8 UWY is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on C8 UWY?
The MOT on C8 UWY is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C8 UWY done?
C8 UWY was recorded at 61,508 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 2,830 miles a year.
Has C8 UWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C8 UWY has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on C8 UWY 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 C8 UWY find?
C8 UWY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front both shocks corroded.

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