Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

L16 VSHMOT history

L16 VSH is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 30 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 69,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

L16 VSH silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
69,651 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 VSH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 VSH was last recorded at 69,651 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,651 miles · 16 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,651 miles
  • 2025 – 68,299 miles
  • 2024 – 67,103 miles
  • 2023 – 65,572 miles
  • 2022 – 64,115 miles
  • 2021 – 62,996 miles
  • 2020 – 62,180 miles
  • 2019 – 51,281 miles
  • 2018 – 38,384 miles
  • 2017 – 27,274 miles
  • 2016 – 17,989 miles
  • 2015 – 11,271 miles
  • 2014 – 9,711 miles
  • 2012 – 7,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,651 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    966724663692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,651 miles (+1,352)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,651 miles
    Test number
    672120907510
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass68,299 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,299 miles
    Test number
    212710602559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass67,103 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    67,103 miles
    Test number
    590721544948
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass65,572 miles (+1,457)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    242140853911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass64,115 miles (+1,119)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,115 miles
    Test number
    681066952487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass62,996 miles (+816)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    62,996 miles
    Test number
    228935121948
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sill trims loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across axle (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass62,180 miles (+10,899)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,180 miles
    Test number
    196750399746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,281 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    51,281 miles
    Test number
    242465985571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,200 miles (+12,816)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,200 miles
    Test number
    118298044803
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass38,384 miles (+11,110)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,384 miles
    Test number
    579732163942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,274 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    27,274 miles
    Test number
    436708750901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass17,989 miles (+6,718)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,989 miles
    Test number
    883954963346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,271 miles (+1,560)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    11,271 miles
    Test number
    915654135029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    9,711 miles
    Test number
    607107954050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail9,711 miles (+2,137)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,711 miles
    Test number
    886117554065
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass7,574 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    7,574 miles
    Test number
    229609842369
    • NoteBoth sill trims loose
    • NoteService indicating overdue

Questions about L16 VSH

Does L16 VSH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 VSH is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 VSH?
The MOT on L16 VSH is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 VSH done?
L16 VSH was recorded at 69,651 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 4,739 miles a year.
Has L16 VSH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 VSH has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 VSH 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 VSH find?
L16 VSH passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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