Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

L18 SUDMOT history

L18 SUD is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 9 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L18 SUD silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,839 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 SUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 SUD was last recorded at 83,839 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 4,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,437 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,402 miles
Average per year
4,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,839 miles
  • 2025 – 79,437 miles
  • 2024 – 75,730 miles
  • 2023 – 71,712 miles
  • 2022 – 68,207 miles
  • 2021 – 64,615 miles
  • 2020 – 60,991 miles
  • 2019 – 57,050 miles
  • 2018 – 51,849 miles
  • 2017 – 46,382 miles
  • 2016 – 40,828 miles
  • 2015 – 36,337 miles
  • 2014 – 33,112 miles
  • 2013 – 27,939 miles
  • 2012 – 23,929 miles
  • 2011 – 17,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,839 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,839 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,839 miles
    Test number
    941482025160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,437 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    79,437 miles
    Test number
    227770356977
    • 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. Fail79,434 miles (+3,704)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,434 miles
    Test number
    772818661732
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  4. Pass75,730 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    681365884999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail75,725 miles (+4,013)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,725 miles
    Test number
    447940419857
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass71,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    647328671583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,712 miles (+3,505)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,712 miles
    Test number
    433885329487
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass68,207 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,207 miles
    Test number
    113341857805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,205 miles (+3,590)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,205 miles
    Test number
    583585524047
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass64,615 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,615 miles
    Test number
    310641669015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail64,615 miles (+3,624)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,615 miles
    Test number
    325102204980
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass60,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    774933367847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,991 miles (+3,941)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,991 miles
    Test number
    138396802152
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass57,050 miles (+5,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    57,050 miles
    Test number
    983682219956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper bar corroded.

  15. Pass51,849 miles (+5,467)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,849 miles
    Test number
    448726820199
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass46,382 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    46,382 miles
    Test number
    929949285999

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    929610844300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail40,828 miles (+4,491)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,828 miles
    Test number
    111871361799
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass36,337 miles (+3,225)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,337 miles
    Test number
    185499515456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass33,112 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    33,112 miles
    Test number
    589776734035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,939 miles (+4,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,939 miles
    Test number
    895619933081
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,929 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    755211242050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,785 miles (+6,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,785 miles
    Test number
    187064032085
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  24. Pass17,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,688 miles
    Test number
    118095541451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 SUD

Does L18 SUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 SUD is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 SUD?
The MOT on L18 SUD is valid until 28 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 SUD done?
L18 SUD was recorded at 83,839 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,357 miles a year.
Has L18 SUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 SUD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 SUD 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 SUD find?
L18 SUD passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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