Smart (mcc) Forfour

White · Petrol · 2016 · 999 cc

L8 DPYMOT history

L8 DPY is a white petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 4 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 37,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

L8 DPY white Smart Forfour – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Forfour, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
37,229 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 DPY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Forfour
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 DPY was last recorded at 37,229 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 1,796 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,433 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,796 miles
Average per year
4,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,229 miles
  • 2024 – 35,371 miles
  • 2023 – 33,459 miles
  • 2022 – 31,782 miles
  • 2021 – 29,236 miles
  • 2020 – 23,827 miles
  • 2019 – 7,810 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,229 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,229 miles (+1,796)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    37,229 miles
    Test number
    329780347184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass35,433 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    35,433 miles
    Test number
    653459680772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass35,371 miles (+1,912)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    35,371 miles
    Test number
    992634731932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn On Limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass33,459 miles (+1,677)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    33,459 miles
    Test number
    225317044323
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass31,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,782 miles
    Test number
    664687591363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail31,781 miles (+2,545)3 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,781 miles
    Test number
    778434023675
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass29,236 miles (+5,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,236 miles
    Test number
    876415276965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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. Pass23,827 miles (+16,017)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    23,827 miles
    Test number
    304843057183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass7,810 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    7,810 miles
    Test number
    759152729924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 DPY

Does L8 DPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 DPY is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 DPY?
The MOT on L8 DPY is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 DPY done?
L8 DPY was recorded at 37,229 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,797 miles a year.
Has L8 DPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 DPY has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 DPY 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 L8 DPY find?
L8 DPY passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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