Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black and Grey · Petrol · 2018 · 898 cc

L8 ECJMOT history

L8 ECJ is a black and grey petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo first used on 11 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 37,623 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

L8 ECJ black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
37,623 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 ECJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo
Colour
Black and Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
898 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
11 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 ECJ was last recorded at 37,623 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 761 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
36,862 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
761 miles
Average per year
5,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,623 miles
  • 2025 – 36,862 miles
  • 2024 – 32,324 miles
  • 2023 – 24,482 miles
  • 2022 – 18,068 miles
  • 2021 – 11,484 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,623 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 29 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    37,623 miles
    Test number
    940387924020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail37,620 miles (+758)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,620 miles
    Test number
    949867307984
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass36,862 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    36,862 miles
    Test number
    833627734012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail36,853 miles (+4,529)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,853 miles
    Test number
    677386436972
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass32,324 miles (+7,842)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    32,324 miles
    Test number
    232040242106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen

  6. Pass24,482 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    24,482 miles
    Test number
    648024024310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass18,068 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    18,068 miles
    Test number
    839338232302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail18,051 miles (+6,567)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    565576422440
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass11,484 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    11,484 miles
    Test number
    131502023858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail11,480 miles1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,480 miles
    Test number
    976493308302
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about L8 ECJ

Does L8 ECJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 ECJ is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 ECJ?
The MOT on L8 ECJ is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 ECJ done?
L8 ECJ was recorded at 37,623 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 5,273 miles a year.
Has L8 ECJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 ECJ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L8 ECJ 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 ECJ find?
L8 ECJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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