Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black and Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 698 cc

L20 STJMOT history

L20 STJ is a black and silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

L20 STJ black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
93,469 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 STJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 STJ was last recorded at 93,469 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,651 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
818 miles
Average per year
3,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,469 miles
  • 2025 – 92,651 miles
  • 2024 – 91,772 miles
  • 2023 – 90,457 miles
  • 2022 – 82,874 miles
  • 2020 – 80,593 miles
  • 2018 – 79,457 miles
  • 2017 – 78,377 miles
  • 2016 – 73,748 miles
  • 2015 – 59,832 miles
  • 2014 – 48,447 miles
  • 2013 – 48,428 miles
  • 2012 – 47,628 miles
  • 2011 – 39,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,469 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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,469 miles (+818)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    93,469 miles
    Test number
    984283526249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    92,651 miles
    Test number
    667110023990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,651 miles (+879)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,651 miles
    Test number
    894490758639
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass91,772 miles (+1,315)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    91,772 miles
    Test number
    878317843865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,457 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    90,457 miles
    Test number
    509788214767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,403 miles (+7,529)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,403 miles
    Test number
    876374202753
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  7. Pass82,874 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,874 miles
    Test number
    154615135603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail82,861 miles (+2,268)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,861 miles
    Test number
    325874924547
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder components corroded

  9. Pass80,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    350756080703
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail80,593 miles (+1,136)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,593 miles
    Test number
    838671022407
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp coming on with sidelights (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass79,457 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    429352868777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail79,457 miles (+1,080)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,457 miles
    Test number
    635630628052
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,377 miles (+4,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,377 miles
    Test number
    689714613359
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak

  14. Pass73,748 miles (+13,916)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,748 miles
    Test number
    769260180074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,832 miles
    Test number
    243542828756
    • 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)

  16. Fail59,832 miles (+11,385)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,832 miles
    Test number
    342147021769
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  17. Pass48,447 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    525813084255
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail48,447 miles (+19)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,447 miles
    Test number
    926543284285
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,428 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    479968843176
    • 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)

  20. Fail48,428 miles (+800)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,428 miles
    Test number
    206564443110
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass47,628 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    47,628 miles
    Test number
    275319502437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    39,996 miles
    Test number
    558804221180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L20 STJ

Does L20 STJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 STJ is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 STJ?
The MOT on L20 STJ is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 STJ done?
L20 STJ was recorded at 93,469 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 3,577 miles a year.
Has L20 STJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 STJ has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 STJ 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 STJ find?
L20 STJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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