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Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 999 cc

L20 RDJMOT history

L20 RDJ is a black petrol Smart Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto first used on 20 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 57,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

L20 RDJ black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
57,136 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 RDJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Pulse 71 Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 RDJ was last recorded at 57,136 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 717 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,419 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
717 miles
Average per year
2,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,136 miles
  • 2024 – 55,984 miles
  • 2023 – 53,981 miles
  • 2022 – 53,483 miles
  • 2021 – 49,499 miles
  • 2020 – 44,860 miles
  • 2016 – 44,712 miles
  • 2015 – 42,998 miles
  • 2014 – 40,018 miles
  • 2012 – 34,898 miles
  • 2011 – 25,409 miles
  • 2010 – 19,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryWipers poor but still clear screen

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    57,136 miles
    Test number
    862517527142
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor but still clear screen

  2. Fail57,130 miles (+711)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,130 miles
    Test number
    332358060040
    • MajorNearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWipers poor but still clear screen

  3. Pass56,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    959196782970
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows slightly tinted,,

  4. Fail56,419 miles (+435)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,419 miles
    Test number
    168829557160
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front windows slightly tinted,,

  5. Pass55,984 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    178350807313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail55,984 miles (+2,003)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,984 miles
    Test number
    395084898093
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass53,981 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    53,981 miles
    Test number
    983889209271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass53,483 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    188223954464
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing, n/s/f bad cracking
    • AdvisoryHorn works intermitentley
    • AdvisoryLight output from n/s headlamp reduced

  9. Fail53,483 miles (+3,984)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,483 miles
    Test number
    457273376835
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing, n/s/f bad cracking
    • AdvisoryHorn works intermitentley
    • AdvisoryLight output from n/s headlamp reduced

  10. Pass49,499 miles (+4,639)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    49,499 miles
    Test number
    259238963227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,860 miles (+148)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    44,860 miles
    Test number
    480943237512
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass44,712 miles (+1,714)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    853825819896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass42,998 miles (+2,980)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,998 miles
    Test number
    479337925038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,018 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    40,018 miles
    Test number
    989974424015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass34,898 miles (+9,489)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    34,898 miles
    Test number
    617071942331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass25,409 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,409 miles
    Test number
    448030321393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,257 miles
    Test number
    221242920312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L20 RDJ

Does L20 RDJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 RDJ is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 RDJ?
The MOT on L20 RDJ is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 RDJ done?
L20 RDJ was recorded at 57,136 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,415 miles a year.
Has L20 RDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 RDJ has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 RDJ 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 RDJ find?
L20 RDJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; wipers poor but still clear screen.

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