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Smart Fortwo Edition 21 MHD Auto

White · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc

L23 ABWMOT history

L23 ABW is a white petrol Smart Fortwo Edition 21 MHD Auto first used on 17 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

L23 ABW white Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
70,382 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 ABW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Edition 21 MHD Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 ABW was last recorded at 70,382 miles on 28 May 2026, 5,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,747 miles · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,635 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,382 miles
  • 2025 – 64,747 miles
  • 2024 – 59,954 miles
  • 2023 – 56,398 miles
  • 2022 – 52,835 miles
  • 2021 – 50,689 miles
  • 2020 – 49,984 miles
  • 2019 – 45,066 miles
  • 2018 – 38,809 miles
  • 2017 – 31,888 miles
  • 2016 – 27,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,382 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 16 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,382 miles (+5,635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    70,382 miles
    Test number
    494161172407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass64,747 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    64,747 miles
    Test number
    562879121562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail64,691 miles (+4,737)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,691 miles
    Test number
    603600526969
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass59,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    849231587205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail59,954 miles (+3,556)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,954 miles
    Test number
    662450516896
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass56,398 miles (+3,563)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    56,398 miles
    Test number
    416708026547
    • AdvisoryStandard underbody covers fitted

  7. Pass52,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    52,835 miles
    Test number
    107115465965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,835 miles (+2,146)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,835 miles
    Test number
    394761729626
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  9. Pass50,689 miles (+705)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    50,689 miles
    Test number
    871123438443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,984 miles
    Test number
    549321997047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,984 miles (+4,918)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,984 miles
    Test number
    354909885344
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass45,066 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    643671853698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail45,066 miles (+6,257)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,066 miles
    Test number
    746621877075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass38,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,809 miles
    Test number
    149874704653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,809 miles (+6,921)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,809 miles
    Test number
    500405655745
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass31,888 miles (+4,031)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,888 miles
    Test number
    577958775082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,857 miles
    Test number
    564726829728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 ABW

Does L23 ABW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 ABW is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 ABW?
The MOT on L23 ABW is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 ABW done?
L23 ABW was recorded at 70,382 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has L23 ABW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 ABW has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L23 ABW 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 L23 ABW find?
L23 ABW passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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