Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver · Petrol · 2016 · 898 cc

L8 GREMOT history

L8 GRE is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 27 Oct 2016. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 7 of 12 MOT tests, with 98,293 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

L8 GRE silver Smart Forfour – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Forfour, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
98,293 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
7 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 GRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Forfour
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
898 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
27 Oct 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 GRE was last recorded at 98,293 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 10,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,512 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,781 miles
Average per year
10,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,293 miles
  • 2025 – 87,512 miles
  • 2024 – 85,254 miles
  • 2023 – 72,929 miles
  • 2022 – 64,724 miles
  • 2021 – 53,283 miles
  • 2020 – 35,972 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,293 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Jan 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,293 miles (+10,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    98,293 miles
    Test number
    921522142736
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass87,512 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    543923238201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,504 miles (+14)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,504 miles
    Test number
    184230273055
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  4. Fail87,490 miles (+2,236)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    202132328456
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,254 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    776556140348
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  6. Fail85,254 miles (+12,325)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,254 miles
    Test number
    905544972258
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

  7. Pass72,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    149684494894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail72,929 miles (+8,205)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    989567748960
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass64,724 miles (+11,441)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    64,724 miles
    Test number
    995222941023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,283 miles (+17,311)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,283 miles
    Test number
    339443489845
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass35,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    992027020584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,972 miles1 dangerous2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    332050264337
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L8 GRE

Does L8 GRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 GRE is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 GRE?
The MOT on L8 GRE is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 GRE done?
L8 GRE was recorded at 98,293 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 10,130 miles a year.
Has L8 GRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 GRE has failed 5 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 GRE 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 GRE find?
L8 GRE passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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