Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

L18 NEFMOT history

L18 NEF is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 20 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 126,144 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

L18 NEF black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,144 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 NEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 NEF was last recorded at 126,144 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 10,124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,020 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,124 miles
Average per year
7,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,144 miles
  • 2025 – 116,020 miles
  • 2023 – 112,528 miles
  • 2022 – 108,590 miles
  • 2021 – 97,575 miles
  • 2020 – 86,151 miles
  • 2019 – 71,996 miles
  • 2018 – 60,243 miles
  • 2017 – 46,605 miles
  • 2016 – 37,094 miles
  • 2014 – 30,514 miles
  • 2013 – 21,275 miles
  • 2012 – 17,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,144 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Road wheel slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 18 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,144 miles (+10,124)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,144 miles
    Test number
    317928899211
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass116,020 miles (+3,492)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,020 miles
    Test number
    446868905288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,528 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,528 miles
    Test number
    600610472086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,528 miles (+3,938)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,528 miles
    Test number
    773188579496
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass108,590 miles (+11,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,590 miles
    Test number
    812079020357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,575 miles (+11,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,575 miles
    Test number
    524834842260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,151 miles (+14,155)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,151 miles
    Test number
    667048266711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,996 miles (+11,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,996 miles
    Test number
    457412168084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,243 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    60,243 miles
    Test number
    638316351204
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.2.A.1a)

  10. Fail60,243 miles (+13,638)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,243 miles
    Test number
    219260434809
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly damaged offside and nearside (4.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass46,605 miles (+9,511)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    452885099453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass37,094 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    37,094 miles
    Test number
    660438327469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass30,514 miles (+9,239)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,514 miles
    Test number
    105840554318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass21,275 miles (+3,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    146307273124
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass17,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    17,518 miles
    Test number
    708100502205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 NEF

Does L18 NEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 NEF is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 NEF?
The MOT on L18 NEF is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 NEF done?
L18 NEF was recorded at 126,144 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 7,697 miles a year.
Has L18 NEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 NEF has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L18 NEF 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 NEF find?
L18 NEF passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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