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Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

J8 OYUMOT history

J8 OYU is a silver petrol Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto first used on 26 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 78,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

J8 OYU silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2026
Mileage
78,443 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 OYU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 OYU was last recorded at 78,443 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,439 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,443 miles
  • 2024 – 76,478 miles
  • 2023 – 75,142 miles
  • 2022 – 74,378 miles
  • 2021 – 73,302 miles
  • 2020 – 71,757 miles
  • 2019 – 69,952 miles
  • 2018 – 67,425 miles
  • 2017 – 65,113 miles
  • 2016 – 58,859 miles
  • 2015 – 50,398 miles
  • 2014 – 41,452 miles
  • 2013 – 31,133 miles
  • 2012 – 21,243 miles
  • 2011 – 9,890 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,443 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inn edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,443 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,443 miles
    Test number
    186434471837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inn edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail78,439 miles (+1,961)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,439 miles
    Test number
    187605864793
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inn edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass76,478 miles (+1,336)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    192044435338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    75,142 miles
    Test number
    560871261529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,142 miles (+764)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,142 miles
    Test number
    411074928833
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened Both D bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass74,378 miles (+1,076)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,378 miles
    Test number
    741139887545

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,302 miles (+1,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    626965432870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,757 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,757 miles
    Test number
    929866716974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,952 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,952 miles
    Test number
    523603756508
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake binding but not appearing on RBT
  10. Pass67,425 miles (+2,312)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    67,425 miles
    Test number
    230196185498
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt mechanism slow to retract
    • AdvisoryNearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass65,113 miles (+6,254)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    725813384377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,859 miles (+8,461)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    58,859 miles
    Test number
    623459042797
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryPlastic trays and covers preventing full examination
    • AdvisoryService wear to front brake discs
    • AdvisoryService wear to rear tyres
    • AdvisorySome movement in n/s/f suspension arm inner bushes
  13. Pass50,398 miles (+8,946)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,398 miles
    Test number
    840496900491
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorating
  14. Pass41,452 miles (+10,319)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    459049064225
    • NotePlastic covers trays and liners preventing full examination
  15. Pass31,133 miles (+9,890)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,133 miles
    Test number
    307427063291
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn to service limits
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing close to service limits
    • NotePlastic liners covers and trays preventing full examination
    • NoteSome service war to front brake discs
    • NoteSome uneven wear to front tyres
  16. Pass21,243 miles (+11,353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    21,243 miles
    Test number
    498611172287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    9,890 miles
    Test number
    167589561253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail9,890 miles (+1,295)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,890 miles
    Test number
    196329061270
    • FailureOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  19. Pass8,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,595 miles
    Test number
    528058801151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 OYU

Does J8 OYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on J8 OYU expired on 13 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on J8 OYU?
The MOT on J8 OYU expired on 13 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has J8 OYU done?
J8 OYU was recorded at 78,443 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
Has J8 OYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 OYU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 OYU 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 OYU find?
J8 OYU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inn edge.

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