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Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 698 cc

L1 ESHMOT history

L1 ESH is a black petrol Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) first used on 19 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 14,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
14,620 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
421 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 ESH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 ESH was last recorded at 14,620 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
14,574 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
421 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 14,620 miles
  • 2024 – 14,574 miles
  • 2023 – 14,498 miles
  • 2022 – 14,469 miles
  • 2021 – 14,436 miles
  • 2020 – 14,413 miles
  • 2019 – 14,375 miles
  • 2018 – 14,337 miles
  • 2017 – 14,205 miles
  • 2016 – 13,866 miles
  • 2015 – 13,376 miles
  • 2014 – 12,592 miles
  • 2013 – 12,112 miles
  • 2012 – 11,496 miles
  • 2011 – 10,563 miles
  • 2010 – 9,923 miles
  • 2009 – 9,373 miles
  • 2008 – 8,966 miles
  • 2007 – 7,899 miles
  • 2006 – 6,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,620 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryAll brake flexy hose ferrules corroded
  • AdvisorySuspension components corrodedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front & rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,620 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    14,620 miles
    Test number
    374714964289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll brake flexy hose ferrules corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  2. Pass14,574 miles (+76)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    14,574 miles
    Test number
    842612380938
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  3. Pass14,498 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    14,498 miles
    Test number
    132922633599
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  4. Pass14,469 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    14,469 miles
    Test number
    991148588805
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  5. Fail14,469 miles (+33)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,469 miles
    Test number
    865903575822
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll flexy brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  6. Pass14,436 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    14,436 miles
    Test number
    851150287511
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded

  7. Pass14,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    14,413 miles
    Test number
    384427787651
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded

  8. Fail14,413 miles (+38)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,413 miles
    Test number
    118407323395
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront & rear suspension components corroded

  9. Pass14,375 miles (+38)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    14,375 miles
    Test number
    257979767489
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front brake discs

  10. Pass14,337 miles (+132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    14,337 miles
    Test number
    862540669349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass14,205 miles (+339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    14,205 miles
    Test number
    841237509175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly corroded inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass13,866 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    13,866 miles
    Test number
    725047407600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,376 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,376 miles
    Test number
    489120724900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Fail13,376 miles (+784)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,376 miles
    Test number
    241650495147
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  15. Pass12,592 miles (+480)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    12,592 miles
    Test number
    506485214384
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail12,112 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,112 miles
    Test number
    509026213323
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass12,112 miles (+616)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    12,112 miles
    Test number
    618626613351
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass11,496 miles (+933)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,496 miles
    Test number
    816027012391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,563 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    10,563 miles
    Test number
    446961321310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,923 miles (+550)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    9,923 miles
    Test number
    462561920483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,373 miles (+407)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    9,373 miles
    Test number
    670220719350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,966 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    8,966 miles
    Test number
    843422028357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail7,899 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,899 miles
    Test number
    232450567260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  24. Pass7,899 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    7,899 miles
    Test number
    924340767275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    6,537 miles
    Test number
    623564346298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 ESH

Does L1 ESH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 ESH is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 ESH?
The MOT on L1 ESH is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 ESH done?
L1 ESH was recorded at 14,620 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 421 miles a year.
Has L1 ESH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 ESH has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L1 ESH 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 L1 ESH find?
L1 ESH passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; all brake flexy hose ferrules corroded; suspension components corroded.

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