Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver and Red · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

J9 FUSMOT history

J9 FUS is a silver and red petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 20 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 163,261 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

J9 FUS silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
163,261 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J9 FUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
20 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J9 FUS was last recorded at 163,261 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,068 miles · 18 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
193 miles
Average per year
8,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,261 miles
  • 2025 – 150,182 miles
  • 2024 – 135,928 miles
  • 2023 – 124,439 miles
  • 2022 – 107,619 miles
  • 2021 – 95,942 miles
  • 2020 – 84,184 miles
  • 2018 – 68,825 miles
  • 2017 – 57,328 miles
  • 2016 – 50,700 miles
  • 2014 – 48,177 miles
  • 2013 – 42,926 miles
  • 2012 – 36,542 miles
  • 2011 – 31,280 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,261 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryEngine stabilser bush deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lense missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split through

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front tyres cracking / perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,261 miles (+193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    163,261 miles
    Test number
    364572390799
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilser bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lense missing
  2. Fail163,068 miles (+12,886)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,068 miles
    Test number
    409029680086
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine stabilser bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater lense missing
  3. Pass150,182 miles (+8)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    150,182 miles
    Test number
    700316253225
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split through (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking / perishing
  4. Fail150,174 miles (+14,246)10 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,174 miles
    Test number
    223984036391
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened inner front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess bush split through (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking / perishing
  5. Pass135,928 miles (+56)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    135,928 miles
    Test number
    572232605282
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Fail135,872 miles (+11,433)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,872 miles
    Test number
    503410766242
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass124,439 miles (+115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,439 miles
    Test number
    630960576095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail124,324 miles (+16,705)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,324 miles
    Test number
    866503232272
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass107,619 miles (+11,677)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    107,619 miles
    Test number
    364767634611
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective bush worn
  10. Pass95,942 miles (+11,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,942 miles
    Test number
    239792332297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass84,184 miles (+96)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    84,184 miles
    Test number
    476984783158
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail84,088 miles (+15,263)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,088 miles
    Test number
    919909557082
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective o ring split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass68,825 miles (+11,497)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    68,825 miles
    Test number
    315456551032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
  14. Pass57,328 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    57,328 miles
    Test number
    410669991652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,700 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    925866779560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass48,177 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    48,177 miles
    Test number
    149601784105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhuast bracket brocken but not effecting the security of the exhuast
  17. Fail48,177 miles (+5,251)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,177 miles
    Test number
    298301984196
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhuast bracket brocken but not effecting the security of the exhuast
  18. Pass42,926 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    42,926 miles
    Test number
    245258643199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Fail42,926 miles (+6,384)2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,926 miles
    Test number
    956478043187
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  20. Pass36,542 miles (+5,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    36,542 miles
    Test number
    896965222120
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass31,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    31,280 miles
    Test number
    429204841152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,280 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,280 miles
    Test number
    465724941116
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about J9 FUS

Does J9 FUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J9 FUS is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on J9 FUS?
The MOT on J9 FUS is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J9 FUS done?
J9 FUS was recorded at 163,261 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,650 miles a year.
Has J9 FUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J9 FUS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on J9 FUS 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 J9 FUS find?
J9 FUS passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; engine stabilser bush deteriorated, and 1 more.

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