Smart (mcc) Fortwo

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L18 HYGMOT history

L18 HYG is a white petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo first used on 30 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 52,730 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

L18 HYG white Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,730 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,236 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 HYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
30 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 HYG was last recorded at 52,730 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2022: 24,633 miles, lower than 247,491 miles on 14 Jun 2022.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
52,728 miles · 26 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,236 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,730 miles
  • 2025 – 48,630 miles
  • 2024 – 41,455 miles
  • 2023 – 32,847 miles
  • 2022 – 24,633 miles
  • 2021 – 17,910 miles
  • 2020 – 13,207 miles
  • 2019 – 8,986 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,730 miles
  • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/crackingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose/breaking away at manifold and rattlingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,730 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    689158135055
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose/breaking away at manifold and rattling
  2. Fail52,728 miles (+4,098)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,728 miles
    Test number
    628477970848
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield loose/breaking away at manifold and rattling
  3. Pass48,630 miles (+7,175)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    48,630 miles
    Test number
    343411341129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    738092476486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,455 miles (+8,608)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,455 miles
    Test number
    841278868215
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass32,847 miles (+8,214)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    32,847 miles
    Test number
    244032456392
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass24,633 miles (-222,858)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    274947726022
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail247,491 miles (+229,581)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,491 miles
    Test number
    962026416598
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts in sidewall and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in sidewall and cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass17,910 miles (+4,703)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    17,910 miles
    Test number
    204894674116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass13,207 miles (+4,221)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    13,207 miles
    Test number
    492099314924
    • AdvisoryRear brake and parking brake application uneven
  11. Pass8,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    8,986 miles
    Test number
    584303660852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 HYG

Does L18 HYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 HYG is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 HYG?
The MOT on L18 HYG is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 HYG done?
L18 HYG was recorded at 52,730 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 6,236 miles a year.
Has L18 HYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 HYG has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 HYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 HYG find?
L18 HYG passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: all tyres perished/cracking; exhaust heatshield loose/breaking away at manifold and rattling.

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