Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red · Diesel · 2011 · 999 cc

J8 AXNMOT history

J8 AXN is a red diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 30 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

J8 AXN red Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
82,812 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,599 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 AXN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 AXN was last recorded at 82,812 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 5,312 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,500 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,312 miles
Average per year
3,599 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,812 miles
  • 2025 – 77,500 miles
  • 2024 – 72,070 miles
  • 2023 – 65,044 miles
  • 2022 – 56,421 miles
  • 2021 – 55,003 miles
  • 2020 – 54,358 miles
  • 2019 – 52,326 miles
  • 2018 – 49,609 miles
  • 2017 – 47,000 miles
  • 2016 – 45,393 miles
  • 2015 – 42,700 miles
  • 2014 – 40,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,812 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Tyre(S) cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • All rigid brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    310493197175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail82,812 miles (+5,312)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,812 miles
    Test number
    819039085601
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
  3. Pass77,500 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    77,500 miles
    Test number
    775461848345
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre(S) cracking
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail77,498 miles (+5,428)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,498 miles
    Test number
    236372825282
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre(S) cracking
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass72,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    932887499533
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes greased
  6. Fail72,070 miles (+7,026)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,070 miles
    Test number
    881057718191
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes greased
  7. Pass65,044 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    65,044 miles
    Test number
    157245550266
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  8. Fail65,044 miles (+8,623)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,044 miles
    Test number
    773719112123
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
  9. Pass56,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    867117544074
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting bushing deteriorated causing slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail56,421 miles (+1,418)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,421 miles
    Test number
    480610030534
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting bushing deteriorated causing slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass55,003 miles (+645)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    257255567101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,358 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    54,358 miles
    Test number
    901624962935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,326 miles
    Test number
    330292425297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,325 miles (+2,716)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,325 miles
    Test number
    884799826810
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. Pass49,609 miles (+2,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    49,609 miles
    Test number
    805774979057
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres inner edges worn
  16. Pass47,000 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    493773652499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,393 miles
    Test number
    292378162017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,393 miles (+2,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,393 miles
    Test number
    767279595520
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass42,700 miles (+2,679)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    42,700 miles
    Test number
    167982845075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    586286054066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail40,021 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,021 miles
    Test number
    848275454032
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about J8 AXN

Does J8 AXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 AXN is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 AXN?
The MOT on J8 AXN is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 AXN done?
J8 AXN was recorded at 82,812 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 3,599 miles a year.
Has J8 AXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 AXN has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on J8 AXN 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 J8 AXN find?
J8 AXN passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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