Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

L3 YEYMOT history

L3 YEY is a black petrol Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 30,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

L3 YEY black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
30,573 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 YEY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 YEY was last recorded at 30,573 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,643 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,930 miles
Average per year
1,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,573 miles
  • 2025 – 28,643 miles
  • 2024 – 26,874 miles
  • 2023 – 24,875 miles
  • 2022 – 23,406 miles
  • 2021 – 21,512 miles
  • 2020 – 20,011 miles
  • 2019 – 17,920 miles
  • 2018 – 17,464 miles
  • 2017 – 14,603 miles
  • 2016 – 12,164 miles
  • 2015 – 10,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,573 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,573 miles (+1,930)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    30,573 miles
    Test number
    912126960536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass28,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    164993991706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail28,643 miles (+1,769)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,643 miles
    Test number
    342881553375
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass26,874 miles (+1,999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    26,874 miles
    Test number
    356279692331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass24,875 miles (+1,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    24,875 miles
    Test number
    746563817919
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass23,406 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    372880026738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted along underside of vehicle unable to inspect fully
  7. Pass21,512 miles (+1,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    21,512 miles
    Test number
    506054249452
    • AdvisoryDay running lights flickering
  8. Pass20,011 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    20,011 miles
    Test number
    475005497746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass17,920 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    17,920 miles
    Test number
    688440648602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,464 miles (+2,861)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,464 miles
    Test number
    833689520639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,603 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    14,603 miles
    Test number
    594007808739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,164 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    12,164 miles
    Test number
    198820958305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass10,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    10,117 miles
    Test number
    880121871129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 YEY

Does L3 YEY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 YEY is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 YEY?
The MOT on L3 YEY is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 YEY done?
L3 YEY was recorded at 30,573 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 1,947 miles a year.
Has L3 YEY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 YEY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L3 YEY 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 YEY find?
L3 YEY passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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