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Smart Fortwo Brabus Auto

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

L70 SVCMOT history

L70 SVC is a black petrol Smart Fortwo Brabus Auto first used on 1 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 104,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

L70 SVC black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
104,520 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 SVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Brabus Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 SVC was last recorded at 104,520 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,169 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,351 miles
Average per year
4,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,520 miles
  • 2025 – 100,169 miles
  • 2024 – 95,723 miles
  • 2023 – 91,860 miles
  • 2022 – 88,738 miles
  • 2021 – 84,167 miles
  • 2020 – 78,835 miles
  • 2019 – 74,783 miles
  • 2018 – 71,617 miles
  • 2017 – 68,582 miles
  • 2016 – 66,932 miles
  • 2014 – 63,204 miles
  • 2013 – 59,938 miles
  • 2012 – 56,436 miles
  • 2011 – 52,296 miles
  • 2010 – 45,708 miles
  • 2009 – 39,002 miles
  • 2008 – 20,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,520 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance across rear axle o/s/r slightly low

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,520 miles (+4,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    104,520 miles
    Test number
    511303547247
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance across rear axle o/s/r slightly low
  2. Pass100,169 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    100,169 miles
    Test number
    511821629252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,723 miles (+3,863)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    95,723 miles
    Test number
    220027347748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass91,860 miles (+3,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    91,860 miles
    Test number
    274836547778
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under body not excessive
  5. Pass88,738 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,738 miles
    Test number
    647381074585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass84,167 miles (+5,332)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    84,167 miles
    Test number
    837809932542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,835 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    78,835 miles
    Test number
    488856612516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,783 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,783 miles
    Test number
    888750582638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Fail74,645 miles (+3,028)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    389371480184
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass71,617 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    526392587492
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  11. Fail71,617 miles (+3,035)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,617 miles
    Test number
    496620008292
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
  12. Pass68,582 miles (+342)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,582 miles
    Test number
    535070504854
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  13. Pass68,240 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,240 miles
    Test number
    479380273814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Fail68,218 miles (+1,286)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,218 miles
    Test number
    518909800150
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass66,932 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,932 miles
    Test number
    981427661318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,204 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,204 miles
    Test number
    286648234375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,938 miles (+3,502)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    208456113305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,436 miles (+4,140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,436 miles
    Test number
    327986622308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  19. Pass52,296 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,296 miles
    Test number
    257768821389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,708 miles (+6,706)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,708 miles
    Test number
    272587620315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass39,002 miles (+11,839)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,002 miles
    Test number
    951895369380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,163 miles (+7,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    27,163 miles
    Test number
    600883609006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,045 miles
    Test number
    490805138194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about L70 SVC

Does L70 SVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 SVC is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 SVC?
The MOT on L70 SVC is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 SVC done?
L70 SVC was recorded at 104,520 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
Has L70 SVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 SVC has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on L70 SVC 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 L70 SVC find?
L70 SVC passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; slight brake imbalance across rear axle o/s/r slightly low.

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