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Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Silver and Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

L20 PRNMOT history

L20 PRN is a silver and yellow petrol Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) first used on 6 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 108,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
108,929 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 PRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Colour
Silver and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 PRN was last recorded at 108,929 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 5,692 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Sept 2015: 22,135 miles, lower than 43,491 miles on 28 Aug 2014.

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
103,237 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,692 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,929 miles
  • 2025 – 103,237 miles
  • 2024 – 96,779 miles
  • 2023 – 91,644 miles
  • 2022 – 87,172 miles
  • 2021 – 84,614 miles
  • 2020 – 82,352 miles
  • 2019 – 78,513 miles
  • 2018 – 71,402 miles
  • 2017 – 65,065 miles
  • 2016 – 57,973 miles
  • 2015 – 51,557 miles
  • 2014 – 43,491 miles
  • 2013 – 37,927 miles
  • 2012 – 37,105 miles
  • 2011 – 36,273 miles
  • 2010 – 35,479 miles
  • 2009 – 33,196 miles
  • 2008 – 30,443 miles
  • 2007 – 26,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,929 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sideways play on parking brake lever

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,929 miles (+5,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    108,929 miles
    Test number
    986124163866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass103,237 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    801855806410
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail103,237 miles (+6,458)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,237 miles
    Test number
    980577929811
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass96,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    290089286769
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail96,779 miles (+5,135)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    565697832937
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,644 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    880778515856
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sideways play on parking brake lever (1.1.6 (d))

  7. Fail91,644 miles (+4,472)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,644 miles
    Test number
    251694302262
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated sideways play on parking brake lever (1.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass87,172 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    747018917200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  9. Fail87,172 miles (+2,558)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,172 miles
    Test number
    308543319527
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

  10. Pass84,614 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    387412958908
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight sideways movement in parking brake lever

  11. Fail84,614 miles (+2,262)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,614 miles
    Test number
    901399560545
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight sideways movement in parking brake lever

  12. Pass82,352 miles (+3,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    425478997845
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounts have slight movement
    • AdvisorySlight play in parking brake lever

  13. Pass78,513 miles (+7,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    337583192850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight sideways movement on parking brake lever

  14. Pass71,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    904795308001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail71,402 miles (+6,337)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    754358259761
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass65,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    252487921541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail65,065 miles (+7,092)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,065 miles
    Test number
    459722177778
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass57,973 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,973 miles
    Test number
    539275481110
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight from engine

  19. Fail57,970 miles (+6,413)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,970 miles
    Test number
    450934428018
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak slight from engine

  20. Pass51,557 miles (+29,422)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,557 miles
    Test number
    942106155959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
    • AdvisorySump slightly corroded

  21. Fail22,135 miles (-21,356)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,135 miles
    Test number
    833226012281
    • FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted some items not seen

  22. Pass43,491 miles (+5,564)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,491 miles
    Test number
    225890244215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight oil leak around gearbox

  23. Pass37,927 miles (+822)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    37,927 miles
    Test number
    776482633240
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass37,105 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    37,105 miles
    Test number
    715163032284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,273 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,273 miles
    Test number
    249698321220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,479 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    282489540286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,196 miles
    Test number
    252432089168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,196 miles (+2,753)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,196 miles
    Test number
    201330689466
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass30,443 miles (+3,981)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    30,443 miles
    Test number
    272035078440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,462 miles
    Test number
    864317437168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L20 PRN

Does L20 PRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 PRN is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 PRN?
The MOT on L20 PRN is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 PRN done?
L20 PRN was recorded at 108,929 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has L20 PRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 PRN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 PRN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L20 PRN find?
L20 PRN passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads; offside side repeater slightly discoloured, and 1 more.

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