Smart Fortwo Edition 21 MHD S-A
White · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc
L18 DPGMOT history
L18 DPG is a white petrol Smart Fortwo Edition 21 MHD S-A first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 48,420 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 48,420 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 9 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,337 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 DPG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Smart
- Model
- Fortwo Edition 21 MHD S-A
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 999 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 27 Sept 2013
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 DPG was last recorded at 48,420 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 48,095 miles · 6 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 325 miles
- Average per year
- 3,337 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 48,420 miles
- 2024 – 48,095 miles
- 2023 – 48,054 miles
- 2022 – 43,806 miles
- 2021 – 36,059 miles
- 2020 – 33,327 miles
- 2019 – 29,928 miles
- 2018 – 23,902 miles
- 2017 – 23,882 miles
- 2016 – 18,937 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,420 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
13 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,420 miles (+325)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 48,420 miles
- Test number
- 591917536893
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass48,095 miles (+41)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 48,095 miles
- Test number
- 504761339262
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass48,054 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 48,054 miles
- Test number
- 883119203744
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,054 miles (+4,248)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,054 miles
- Test number
- 566499633030
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass43,806 miles (+267)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 43,806 miles
- Test number
- 295467890352
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Fail43,539 miles (+7,480)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,539 miles
- Test number
- 644003600010
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box from flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from engine oil leak on exhaust system (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre on outer shoulder
- AdvisoryOffside Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav / mobile phone holder
Pass36,059 miles (+2,732)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 36,059 miles
- Test number
- 375028906004
- AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,327 miles (+3,399)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 33,327 miles
- Test number
- 224637156677
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,928 miles (+133)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 29,928 miles
- Test number
- 201367815559
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail29,795 miles (+5,893)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,795 miles
- Test number
- 838390319299
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn to cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryO/SR AND BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND SIDE WALLS PERISHED
Pass23,902 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 23,902 miles
- Test number
- 786484665295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,882 miles (+4,945)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,882 miles
- Test number
- 804758609117
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Pass18,937 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 18,937 miles
- Test number
- 447065612409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L18 DPG
- Does L18 DPG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L18 DPG expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L18 DPG?
- The MOT on L18 DPG expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L18 DPG done?
- L18 DPG was recorded at 48,420 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
- Has L18 DPG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 DPG has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on L18 DPG 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 L18 DPG find?
- L18 DPG passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.