Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

K18 KTUMOT history

K18 KTU is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 25 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 42,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

K18 KTU silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
42,524 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 KTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 KTU was last recorded at 42,524 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,657 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
867 miles
Average per year
1,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 42,524 miles
  • 2025 – 41,657 miles
  • 2023 – 36,198 miles
  • 2022 – 34,389 miles
  • 2021 – 32,206 miles
  • 2020 – 32,078 miles
  • 2019 – 31,880 miles
  • 2018 – 31,202 miles
  • 2017 – 30,582 miles
  • 2016 – 29,266 miles
  • 2015 – 27,950 miles
  • 2014 – 25,880 miles
  • 2013 – 24,636 miles
  • 2012 – 23,987 miles
  • 2011 – 23,517 miles
  • 2010 – 21,641 miles
  • 2009 – 20,328 miles
  • 2008 – 18,933 miles
  • 2007 – 16,501 miles
  • 2006 – 13,353 miles
  • 2005 – 10,628 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,524 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,524 miles (+867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    42,524 miles
    Test number
    440846252656
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,657 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    41,657 miles
    Test number
    442092349353
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail41,656 miles (+5,458)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,656 miles
    Test number
    220235643096
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass36,198 miles (+1,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    36,198 miles
    Test number
    421584672829
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass34,389 miles (+2,183)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    34,389 miles
    Test number
    580681677068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass32,206 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,206 miles
    Test number
    297945119043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,078 miles (+198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    198832679429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass31,880 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    31,880 miles
    Test number
    647188739797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail31,880 miles (+678)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,880 miles
    Test number
    666458418725
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass31,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,202 miles
    Test number
    330413179791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail31,201 miles (+619)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,201 miles
    Test number
    479076919473
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass30,582 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,582 miles
    Test number
    620834105773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    163759261464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail29,266 miles (+1,316)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    421233201589
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass27,950 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    27,950 miles
    Test number
    221855261198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail27,946 miles (+2,066)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,946 miles
    Test number
    354253626848
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass25,880 miles (+1,244)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,880 miles
    Test number
    999025694223
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,636 miles (+649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    24,636 miles
    Test number
    547347983279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass23,987 miles (+470)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,987 miles
    Test number
    657485882249
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass23,517 miles (+1,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,517 miles
    Test number
    389270791417
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass21,641 miles (+1,313)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    314278190487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,328 miles (+1,395)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,328 miles
    Test number
    480647009329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,933 miles (+2,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,933 miles
    Test number
    462085008490
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail16,501 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,501 miles
    Test number
    301176307392
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

  25. Pass16,501 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,501 miles
    Test number
    991056707341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,353 miles (+2,725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    13,353 miles
    Test number
    582322216346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass10,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    10,628 miles
    Test number
    604212995262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 KTU

Does K18 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 KTU is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 KTU?
The MOT on K18 KTU is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 KTU done?
K18 KTU was recorded at 42,524 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 1,557 miles a year.
Has K18 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 KTU has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 KTU 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 K18 KTU find?
K18 KTU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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