Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc
L22 AEBMOT history
L22 AEB is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 1 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 48,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 48,018 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,973 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 AEB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- Fortwo Coupe
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 1 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 AEB was last recorded at 48,018 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 3,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 44,141 miles · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,877 miles
- Average per year
- 1,973 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 48,018 miles
- 2025 – 44,141 miles
- 2023 – 40,891 miles
- 2022 – 37,366 miles
- 2021 – 35,566 miles
- 2020 – 34,692 miles
- 2019 – 31,882 miles
- 2018 – 30,627 miles
- 2017 – 29,561 miles
- 2016 – 28,678 miles
- 2015 – 26,909 miles
- 2014 – 25,407 miles
- 2013 – 24,293 miles
- 2012 – 22,505 miles
- 2011 – 20,470 miles
- 2010 – 17,439 miles
- 2009 – 15,179 miles
- 2008 – 12,385 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass48,018 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 19 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass48,018 miles (+3,877)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 48,018 miles
- Test number
- 217145860019
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components have surface corrosion
Pass44,141 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 44,141 miles
- Test number
- 433376709217
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail44,140 miles (+3,249)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,140 miles
- Test number
- 813264459363
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass40,891 miles (+3,525)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 40,891 miles
- Test number
- 396395938234
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass37,366 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 37,366 miles
- Test number
- 333171967978
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail37,358 miles (+1,792)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,358 miles
- Test number
- 290846791941
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass35,566 miles (+874)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 35,566 miles
- Test number
- 754423234909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear uneven wear on inner edges
Pass34,692 miles (+60)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 34,692 miles
- Test number
- 693234935534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail34,632 miles (+2,750)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,632 miles
- Test number
- 844636602890
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass31,882 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 31,882 miles
- Test number
- 833951113091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,869 miles (+1,242)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,869 miles
- Test number
- 421189309452
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass30,627 miles (+1,066)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 30,627 miles
- Test number
- 711472308447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,561 miles (+883)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 29,561 miles
- Test number
- 516317333701
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,678 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,678 miles
- Test number
- 775556829556
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,675 miles (+1,766)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,675 miles
- Test number
- 145533033654
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass26,909 miles (+1,502)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 26,909 miles
- Test number
- 139234865496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,407 miles (+1,114)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 25,407 miles
- Test number
- 179772264089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass24,293 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 24,293 miles
- Test number
- 426838253034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail24,293 miles (+1,788)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,293 miles
- Test number
- 968738253007
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,505 miles (+2,035)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 22,505 miles
- Test number
- 795551762027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,470 miles (+3,031)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 20,470 miles
- Test number
- 357439941092
- NoteRear silencer welding cracked in two places
Pass17,439 miles (+2,260)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 17,439 miles
- Test number
- 340830740083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,179 miles (+2,794)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 15,179 miles
- Test number
- 850438769028
- NoteFull under tray fitted
Pass12,385 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 12,385 miles
- Test number
- 131540158428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 AEB
- Does L22 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 AEB is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L22 AEB?
- The MOT on L22 AEB is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L22 AEB done?
- L22 AEB was recorded at 48,018 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,973 miles a year.
- Has L22 AEB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 AEB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on L22 AEB 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 L22 AEB find?
- L22 AEB passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 6 more.
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