Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

L6 NSUMOT history

L6 NSU is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 13 Nov 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,802 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2026.

L6 NSU black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,802 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 NSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
13 Nov 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 NSU was last recorded at 70,802 miles on 6 Apr 2026, 5,452 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,350 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,452 miles
Average per year
4,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,802 miles
  • 2025 – 65,350 miles
  • 2024 – 60,752 miles
  • 2022 – 57,147 miles
  • 2021 – 50,729 miles
  • 2020 – 43,155 miles
  • 2018 – 38,969 miles
  • 2016 – 35,887 miles
  • 2015 – 33,301 miles
  • 2014 – 27,297 miles
  • 2013 – 22,932 miles
  • 2012 – 18,192 miles
  • 2011 – 12,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,802 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,802 miles
    Test number
    876574432572
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail70,799 miles (+5,449)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,799 miles
    Test number
    422192737810
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no space between the 6 and N (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no space between the 6 and N (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass65,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    960707885271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone Lower Ball Joint Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,350 miles (+4,598)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,350 miles
    Test number
    684257482444
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone Lower Ball Joint Slight Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,752 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    60,752 miles
    Test number
    284827795831
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Fail60,751 miles (+3,604)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,751 miles
    Test number
    486728429558
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working SIDE REPEATER (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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. Pass57,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    918977550805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,147 miles (+6,418)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,147 miles
    Test number
    368430769017
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass50,729 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    526087306355
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail50,729 miles (+7,574)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    694181374225
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,155 miles (+3,185)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,155 miles
    Test number
    654031853889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,970 miles (+1,001)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    39,970 miles
    Test number
    568992341535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,969 miles (+1,577)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    38,969 miles
    Test number
    475259756514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,392 miles (+1,505)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,392 miles
    Test number
    713920550817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,887 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    35,887 miles
    Test number
    121920101092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,301 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,301 miles
    Test number
    236014825010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,297 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    706656034386
    • NoteRear tyres getting low 2.5mm

  18. Fail27,297 miles (+4,365)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    635110234346
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre tred getting low 3mm
    • NoteRear tyres getting low 2.5mm

  19. Pass22,932 miles (+4,740)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    22,932 miles
    Test number
    805574793275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,192 miles (+5,419)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,192 miles
    Test number
    266280802305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    12,773 miles
    Test number
    747437501325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L6 NSU

Does L6 NSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 NSU is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 NSU?
The MOT on L6 NSU is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 NSU done?
L6 NSU was recorded at 70,802 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2026, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
Has L6 NSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 NSU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L6 NSU 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 L6 NSU find?
L6 NSU passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play wishbone; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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