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Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 799 cc

H5 JXJMOT history

H5 JXJ is a black diesel Smart Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto first used on 29 Oct 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 75,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

H5 JXJ black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,915 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
H5 JXJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Pulse CDI Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
799 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
29 Oct 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

H5 JXJ was last recorded at 75,915 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 9,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2021: 54,577 miles, lower than 68,079 miles on 23 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
66,459 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
9,456 miles
Average per year
3,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,915 miles
  • 2025 – 66,459 miles
  • 2024 – 62,149 miles
  • 2023 – 59,532 miles
  • 2022 – 56,959 miles
  • 2021 – 54,577 miles
  • 2020 – 68,079 miles
  • 2019 – 54,845 miles
  • 2018 – 47,797 miles
  • 2017 – 44,864 miles
  • 2016 – 40,058 miles
  • 2015 – 35,003 miles
  • 2014 – 30,296 miles
  • 2013 – 25,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,915 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 26 Oct 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,915 miles (+9,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,915 miles
    Test number
    502042255326
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass66,459 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    165433382519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail66,457 miles (+4,308)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,457 miles
    Test number
    955822258684
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass62,149 miles (+2,617)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,149 miles
    Test number
    519915137296
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass59,532 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,532 miles
    Test number
    845255887639
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail59,532 miles (+2,573)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,532 miles
    Test number
    208444139115
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass56,959 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    822430337811
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail56,959 miles (+2,382)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,959 miles
    Test number
    930115510368
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass54,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    261494363723
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Fail54,577 miles (-13,502)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    495155497045
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  11. Pass68,079 miles (+13,234)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,079 miles
    Test number
    662637315757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    825820408180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,845 miles (+7,048)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,845 miles
    Test number
    907032883972
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass47,797 miles (+2,933)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,797 miles
    Test number
    468851707705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,864 miles (+4,806)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,864 miles
    Test number
    310100841868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,058 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,058 miles
    Test number
    252061298045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,003 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    221267494692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass30,296 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    30,296 miles
    Test number
    588680604368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    25,267 miles
    Test number
    487079893225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about H5 JXJ

Does H5 JXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H5 JXJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on H5 JXJ?
The MOT on H5 JXJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has H5 JXJ done?
H5 JXJ was recorded at 75,915 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 3,899 miles a year.
Has H5 JXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. H5 JXJ has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on H5 JXJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on H5 JXJ find?
H5 JXJ passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner road wheel slightly distorted.

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