Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

L16 VLWMOT history

L16 VLW is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 170,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

L16 VLW black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2025
Mileage
170,656 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VLW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VLW was last recorded at 170,656 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 6,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,649 miles · 15 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
6,007 miles
Average per year
10,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,656 miles
  • 2023 – 164,649 miles
  • 2022 – 159,616 miles
  • 2021 – 153,176 miles
  • 2020 – 144,402 miles
  • 2019 – 135,636 miles
  • 2018 – 128,764 miles
  • 2017 – 120,144 miles
  • 2016 – 110,958 miles
  • 2015 – 98,984 miles
  • 2014 – 79,953 miles
  • 2013 – 63,651 miles
  • 2012 – 45,342 miles
  • 2011 – 26,937 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,656 miles

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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,656 miles (+6,007)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,656 miles
    Test number
    504196581155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass164,649 miles (+5,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,649 miles
    Test number
    996045209932
    • AdvisoryUnder trays

  3. Pass159,616 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    159,616 miles
    Test number
    813625125447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge 175/55 R15
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread area 175/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail159,616 miles (+6,440)1 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,616 miles
    Test number
    671251225469
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Inner edge 175/55 R15
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On tread area 175/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass153,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    153,176 miles
    Test number
    511830697884
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail153,176 miles (+8,774)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,176 miles
    Test number
    392655465492
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass144,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    144,402 miles
    Test number
    826668896740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,402 miles (+8,766)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,402 miles
    Test number
    763815461128
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  9. Pass135,636 miles (+6,872)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    135,636 miles
    Test number
    703724966879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,764 miles (+8,620)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,764 miles
    Test number
    364050808051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,144 miles (+9,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    202849834132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass110,958 miles (+11,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,958 miles
    Test number
    331405019275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass98,984 miles (+19,031)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    98,984 miles
    Test number
    155425965439
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

  14. Pass79,953 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,953 miles
    Test number
    209608354016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail79,947 miles (+16,296)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    109027354407
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass63,651 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    369114363004
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail63,651 miles (+18,309)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,651 miles
    Test number
    245614063085
    • FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail45,342 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    295058532047
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass45,342 miles (+18,405)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    45,342 miles
    Test number
    819138232094
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass26,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,937 miles
    Test number
    195610441461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,937 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,937 miles
    Test number
    567028031033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L16 VLW

Does L16 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 VLW expired on 16 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 VLW?
The MOT on L16 VLW expired on 16 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 VLW done?
L16 VLW was recorded at 170,656 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 10,497 miles a year.
Has L16 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VLW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 VLW 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 L16 VLW find?
L16 VLW passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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