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Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

L20 PLBMOT history

L20 PLB is a silver petrol Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto first used on 9 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 49,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

L20 PLB silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,580 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,485 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 PLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Passion MHD Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 PLB was last recorded at 49,580 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,986 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,594 miles
Average per year
2,485 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,580 miles
  • 2024 – 47,986 miles
  • 2023 – 44,958 miles
  • 2022 – 44,368 miles
  • 2021 – 43,215 miles
  • 2020 – 41,116 miles
  • 2019 – 40,453 miles
  • 2018 – 39,815 miles
  • 2017 – 39,624 miles
  • 2016 – 39,272 miles
  • 2014 – 29,259 miles
  • 2013 – 21,796 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,580 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 30 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    709917343425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail49,580 miles (+1,594)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,580 miles
    Test number
    188714478103
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass47,986 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    47,986 miles
    Test number
    641079209219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
  4. Pass44,958 miles (+590)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,958 miles
    Test number
    258220107238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,368 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    44,368 miles
    Test number
    723649376524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,215 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,215 miles
    Test number
    183954762708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,116 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    971348026714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,453 miles (+638)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,453 miles
    Test number
    585707359436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,815 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    39,815 miles
    Test number
    718583417486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,624 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    721521681669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass39,272 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    39,272 miles
    Test number
    791156825705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,269 miles (+10,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,269 miles
    Test number
    293729861117
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  13. Pass29,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    855024024336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,259 miles (+7,463)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,259 miles
    Test number
    748394524381
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  15. Pass21,796 miles (+5,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,796 miles
    Test number
    708355023308
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass16,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    16,715 miles
    Test number
    669463633031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail16,715 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,715 miles
    Test number
    256370033054
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about L20 PLB

Does L20 PLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PLB is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 PLB?
The MOT on L20 PLB is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 PLB done?
L20 PLB was recorded at 49,580 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,485 miles a year.
Has L20 PLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 PLB has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 PLB 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 L20 PLB find?
L20 PLB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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