Smart (mcc) Brabus

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

KC 78MOT history

KC 78 is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Brabus first used on 22 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
124,910 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KC 78
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Brabus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
22 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KC 78 was last recorded at 124,910 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 2,842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,068 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,842 miles
Average per year
5,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,910 miles
  • 2025 – 122,068 miles
  • 2024 – 118,600 miles
  • 2023 – 115,051 miles
  • 2022 – 111,547 miles
  • 2021 – 108,230 miles
  • 2019 – 102,885 miles
  • 2018 – 95,275 miles
  • 2017 – 92,055 miles
  • 2016 – 86,939 miles
  • 2015 – 79,628 miles
  • 2014 – 68,113 miles
  • 2013 – 56,394 miles
  • 2012 – 46,441 miles
  • 2011 – 35,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,910 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Very minor play in outer track rod ends

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,910 miles (+2,842)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    124,910 miles
    Test number
    164597458126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,068 miles (+3,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    122,068 miles
    Test number
    264090829309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,600 miles (+3,549)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    118,600 miles
    Test number
    961719083062
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass115,051 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,051 miles
    Test number
    727928283499
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail115,045 miles (+3,498)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,045 miles
    Test number
    163194127819
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass111,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    493723677084
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail111,547 miles (+3,317)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    439693846352
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Pass108,230 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,230 miles
    Test number
    285823545282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail108,224 miles (+5,339)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    616430672816
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass102,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    911605180193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail102,885 miles (+7,610)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,885 miles
    Test number
    360323383564
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass95,275 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    95,275 miles
    Test number
    160774664104
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass92,055 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,055 miles
    Test number
    496307154740
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryVery minor play in outer track rod ends

  14. Fail92,046 miles (+5,107)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,046 miles
    Test number
    380736124466
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not connected engine to (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner and outer bead (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryVery minor play in outer track rod ends

  15. Pass86,939 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    347800008451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail86,939 miles (+7,311)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,939 miles
    Test number
    458731129572
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass79,628 miles (+11,515)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,628 miles
    Test number
    639429489985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass68,113 miles (+11,719)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    855436984259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail56,394 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    615589153207
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

  20. Pass56,394 miles (+9,953)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,394 miles
    Test number
    737289053259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,441 miles (+10,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,441 miles
    Test number
    306714942291
    • 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)

  22. Pass35,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    708192041242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KC 78

What vehicle is registration KC 78 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KC 78 on a black petrol Smart (mcc) Brabus first used on 22 Aug 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KC 78 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KC 78 is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on KC 78?
The MOT on KC 78 is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KC 78 done?
KC 78 was recorded at 124,910 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 5,919 miles a year.
Has KC 78 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KC 78 has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on KC 78 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 KC 78 find?
KC 78 passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play.

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