Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

White · Diesel · 2012 · 799 cc

L5 AAVMOT history

L5 AAV is a white diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 30 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 76,798 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

L5 AAV white Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
76,798 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 AAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
799 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 AAV was last recorded at 76,798 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 4,265 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,533 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,265 miles
Average per year
4,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 76,798 miles
  • 2024 – 72,533 miles
  • 2023 – 69,325 miles
  • 2022 – 63,427 miles
  • 2021 – 57,440 miles
  • 2020 – 53,985 miles
  • 2019 – 48,043 miles
  • 2018 – 41,845 miles
  • 2017 – 35,351 miles
  • 2016 – 29,892 miles
  • 2015 – 25,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,798 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 27 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,798 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    76,798 miles
    Test number
    584196745427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,533 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    72,533 miles
    Test number
    691280419824
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail72,530 miles (+3,205)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    836450185813
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit *recommend attention* (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,325 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    132559874468
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55R15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail69,325 miles (+5,898)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,325 miles
    Test number
    345704581788
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/55R15 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50R15 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,427 miles (+5,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    63,427 miles
    Test number
    169342786646
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,440 miles (+3,455)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,440 miles
    Test number
    703556755904
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass53,985 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,985 miles
    Test number
    589966252864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass48,043 miles (+6,198)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,043 miles
    Test number
    226242009641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,845 miles (+6,494)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    41,845 miles
    Test number
    835787254654
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass35,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    581768785463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,351 miles (+5,459)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,351 miles
    Test number
    234906916688
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass29,892 miles (+4,569)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,892 miles
    Test number
    541495338165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    25,323 miles
    Test number
    355187415173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 AAV

Does L5 AAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 AAV is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L5 AAV?
The MOT on L5 AAV is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 AAV done?
L5 AAV was recorded at 76,798 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 4,892 miles a year.
Has L5 AAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 AAV has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L5 AAV 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 L5 AAV find?
L5 AAV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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