Smart Fortwo Pure 61 MHD Auto

White · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

L18 CETMOT history

L18 CET is a white petrol Smart Fortwo Pure 61 MHD Auto first used on 10 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 21,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

L18 CET white Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
21,000 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,773 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 CET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart Fortwo Pure 61 MHD Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
10 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 CET was last recorded at 21,000 miles on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2026: 21,000 miles, lower than 26,374 miles on 5 Apr 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
26,374 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Average per year
1,773 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 21,000 miles
  • 2025 – 26,374 miles
  • 2022 – 15,557 miles
  • 2021 – 13,730 miles
  • 2020 – 12,352 miles
  • 2019 – 9,563 miles
  • 2018 – 6,551 miles
  • 2017 – 5,159 miles
  • 2016 – 3,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass21,000 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 4 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass21,000 miles (-5,374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    21,000 miles
    Test number
    614368560744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass26,374 miles (+10,817)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    26,374 miles
    Test number
    324087243131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass15,557 miles (+1,827)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    15,557 miles
    Test number
    213380030354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass13,730 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    13,730 miles
    Test number
    480785301200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass12,352 miles (+2,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    12,352 miles
    Test number
    591802844201
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass9,563 miles (+3,012)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    9,563 miles
    Test number
    253990588472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass6,551 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    6,551 miles
    Test number
    503755916689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass5,159 miles (+1,812)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    5,159 miles
    Test number
    863921059322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass3,347 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    3,347 miles
    Test number
    565068742292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail3,347 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,347 miles
    Test number
    192586752603
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L18 CET

Does L18 CET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 CET is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 CET?
The MOT on L18 CET is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 CET done?
L18 CET was recorded at 21,000 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 1,773 miles a year.
Has L18 CET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 CET has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2016.
Has the mileage on L18 CET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 CET find?
L18 CET passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155/60x15; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55x15, and 2 more.

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