Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 999 cc

L8 FDMMOT history

L8 FDM is a red petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 30 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 51,336 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2026.

L8 FDM red Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jun 2027
Mileage
51,336 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 FDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 FDM was last recorded at 51,336 miles on 16 Jun 2026, 1,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,249 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,087 miles
Average per year
3,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,336 miles
  • 2025 – 50,249 miles
  • 2024 – 48,044 miles
  • 2023 – 47,131 miles
  • 2022 – 44,543 miles
  • 2021 – 35,658 miles
  • 2020 – 30,157 miles
  • 2019 – 17,958 miles
  • 2018 – 7,111 miles
  • 2017 – 6,858 miles
  • 2016 – 6,433 miles
  • 2015 – 5,709 miles
  • 2014 – 5,238 miles
  • 2013 – 3,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,336 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,336 miles (+1,087)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    51,336 miles
    Test number
    834849462587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass50,249 miles (+2,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    50,249 miles
    Test number
    419137473342
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass48,044 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    702733524140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass47,131 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,131 miles
    Test number
    442675241195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,543 miles (+8,885)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    44,543 miles
    Test number
    467729361739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass35,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    217122627354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail35,658 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    512719378050
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail35,658 miles (+5,501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,658 miles
    Test number
    691583399650
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass30,157 miles (+12,199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,157 miles
    Test number
    219097736448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,958 miles (+10,847)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    17,958 miles
    Test number
    628517528693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass7,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    7,111 miles
    Test number
    809041522762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail7,111 miles (+253)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,111 miles
    Test number
    431217120397
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass6,858 miles (+425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    6,858 miles
    Test number
    100640146958
    • AdvisoryTrims fitted to outersills and undersides
  14. Pass6,433 miles (+724)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    6,433 miles
    Test number
    863233508369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,709 miles (+471)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    5,709 miles
    Test number
    626325875163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,238 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    5,238 miles
    Test number
    339955674122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass3,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    3,968 miles
    Test number
    206565973445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 FDM

Does L8 FDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FDM is valid until 19 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 FDM?
The MOT on L8 FDM is valid until 19 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 FDM done?
L8 FDM was recorded at 51,336 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2026, an average of 3,650 miles a year.
Has L8 FDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 FDM has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on L8 FDM 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 FDM find?
L8 FDM passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 2 more.

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