Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 999 cc

L3 DYWMOT history

L3 DYW is a black diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 28 Aug 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 93,046 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L3 DYW black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
93,046 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 DYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Aug 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 DYW was last recorded at 93,046 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3,230 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,816 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,230 miles
Average per year
4,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,046 miles
  • 2025 – 89,816 miles
  • 2024 – 85,859 miles
  • 2023 – 80,239 miles
  • 2022 – 73,845 miles
  • 2021 – 67,585 miles
  • 2020 – 64,377 miles
  • 2019 – 62,681 miles
  • 2018 – 60,088 miles
  • 2017 – 55,432 miles
  • 2016 – 51,909 miles
  • 2015 – 45,126 miles
  • 2014 – 37,262 miles
  • 2013 – 30,996 miles
  • 2012 – 24,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,046 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,046 miles (+3,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    93,046 miles
    Test number
    425311450959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,816 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,816 miles
    Test number
    977356031874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail89,814 miles (+3,955)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,814 miles
    Test number
    548546206633
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass85,859 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,859 miles
    Test number
    270709083907
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail85,857 miles (+5,618)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,857 miles
    Test number
    436472108294
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass80,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    913553551557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,239 miles (+6,394)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,239 miles
    Test number
    953421789112
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass73,845 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    254988698465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail73,845 miles (+6,260)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,845 miles
    Test number
    550649189971
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass67,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    747788048618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,585 miles (+3,208)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,585 miles
    Test number
    973713048792
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit, worn on edge and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and wall cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass64,377 miles (+1,696)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    64,377 miles
    Test number
    848518890708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,681 miles (+2,593)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,681 miles
    Test number
    380399624875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass60,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    382846710120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,088 miles (+4,656)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    762700387936
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  16. Pass55,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    562027975056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail55,432 miles (+3,523)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    474409203289
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass51,909 miles (+6,783)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    51,909 miles
    Test number
    368244237807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass45,126 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    677502416095
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

  20. Fail45,126 miles (+7,864)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,126 miles
    Test number
    215744034473
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components.

  21. Pass37,262 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,262 miles
    Test number
    786475644250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,996 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    188276143264
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Fail30,996 miles (+6,195)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,996 miles
    Test number
    957056643265
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass24,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    24,801 miles
    Test number
    698884932225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 DYW

Does L3 DYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 DYW is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 DYW?
The MOT on L3 DYW is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 DYW done?
L3 DYW was recorded at 93,046 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 4,846 miles a year.
Has L3 DYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 DYW has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 DYW 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 L3 DYW find?
L3 DYW passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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