Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Diesel · 2010 · 799 cc

L5 EFTMOT history

L5 EFT is a black diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 24 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 77,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

L5 EFT black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
77,142 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EFT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
799 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EFT was last recorded at 77,142 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,354 miles · 9 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,788 miles
Average per year
4,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,142 miles
  • 2023 – 73,354 miles
  • 2022 – 68,908 miles
  • 2021 – 61,746 miles
  • 2020 – 56,646 miles
  • 2019 – 51,988 miles
  • 2018 – 45,769 miles
  • 2017 – 42,755 miles
  • 2016 – 38,602 miles
  • 2015 – 33,621 miles
  • 2014 – 27,422 miles
  • 2013 – 20,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,142 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Sept 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,142 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    121715426157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail77,142 miles (+3,788)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    575007499860
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass73,354 miles (+4,446)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,354 miles
    Test number
    771228803934
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass68,908 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    68,908 miles
    Test number
    458030763538
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail68,886 miles (+7,140)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,886 miles
    Test number
    534185067812
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass61,746 miles (+5,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    61,746 miles
    Test number
    794652013355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass56,646 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,646 miles
    Test number
    975933378228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,988 miles (+6,219)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,988 miles
    Test number
    345143712273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass45,769 miles (+3,014)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,769 miles
    Test number
    688935712261
    • AdvisoryAll tyres getting close to limit
    • AdvisoryUnable to speed read engine to allow emission test

  10. Pass42,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    343845808065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,755 miles (+4,153)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,755 miles
    Test number
    426902974104
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

  12. Pass38,602 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    787731242263
    • AdvisoryCentre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail38,602 miles (+4,981)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    830896234063
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sidewalls deteriorated due to been run flat> (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass33,621 miles (+360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,621 miles
    Test number
    216588586737
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Fail33,261 miles (+5,839)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,261 miles
    Test number
    148255782165
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has nail in

  16. Pass27,422 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,422 miles
    Test number
    588928064242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail27,422 miles (+6,439)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,422 miles
    Test number
    366126864222
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass20,983 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,983 miles
    Test number
    577223663229
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f/ tyre wearing off on inner edge.

  19. Fail20,983 miles4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,983 miles
    Test number
    665333563282
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f/ tyre wearing off on inner edge.

Questions about L5 EFT

Does L5 EFT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EFT is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EFT?
The MOT on L5 EFT is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EFT done?
L5 EFT was recorded at 77,142 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
Has L5 EFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EFT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 EFT 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 EFT find?
L5 EFT passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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