Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black and Red · Petrol · 2018 · 999 cc

L40 LAFMOT history

L40 LAF is a black and red petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 31 Jul 2018. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 78,906 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

L40 LAF black Smart Forfour – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Forfour, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,906 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
13,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Forfour
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 Jul 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 LAF was last recorded at 78,906 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 15,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,607 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
15,299 miles
Average per year
13,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,906 miles
  • 2025 – 63,607 miles
  • 2024 – 53,285 miles
  • 2023 – 32,600 miles
  • 2022 – 19,264 miles
  • 2021 – 12,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,906 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 28 Sept 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,906 miles (+15,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,906 miles
    Test number
    127383853433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass63,607 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    63,607 miles
    Test number
    357404516977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  3. Fail63,607 miles (+10,322)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,607 miles
    Test number
    695234177589
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONGLY ADVISE TO REPLACE SOON (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system light on

  4. Pass53,285 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,285 miles
    Test number
    544457459052
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail53,279 miles (+20,679)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,279 miles
    Test number
    563898488962
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid water added (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass32,600 miles (+13,336)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    32,600 miles
    Test number
    550216941472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass19,264 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    392059179018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail19,264 miles (+7,216)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,264 miles
    Test number
    359410994868
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass12,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    12,048 miles
    Test number
    639151546055
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L40 LAF

Does L40 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 LAF is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 LAF?
The MOT on L40 LAF is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 LAF done?
L40 LAF was recorded at 78,906 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 13,344 miles a year.
Has L40 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 LAF has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L40 LAF 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 L40 LAF find?
L40 LAF passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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