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Jeep Renegade

Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,598 cc

L8 SMXMOT history

L8 SMX is a grey diesel Jeep Renegade first used on 23 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 112,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

L8 SMX grey Jeep Renegade – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Jeep Renegade, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
112,966 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 SMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Jeep
Model
Renegade
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
23 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 SMX was last recorded at 112,966 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 14,207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,759 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
14,207 miles
Average per year
9,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,966 miles
  • 2025 – 98,759 miles
  • 2024 – 83,633 miles
  • 2023 – 73,687 miles
  • 2022 – 60,489 miles
  • 2021 – 55,512 miles
  • 2020 – 51,137 miles
  • 2019 – 46,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,966 miles
  • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view [All] (3.2 (b) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear brake disc corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 17 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,966 miles (+14,207)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    112,966 miles
    Test number
    674126855695
    • MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view [All] (3.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass98,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    838454101125
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail98,759 miles (+15,126)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    533882250840
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,633 miles
    Test number
    746297577170
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail83,632 miles (+9,945)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,632 miles
    Test number
    429903355554
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass73,687 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    766643483067
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded

  7. Fail73,687 miles (+13,198)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,687 miles
    Test number
    809432588500
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded

  8. Pass60,489 miles (+4,977)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    339639679775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass55,512 miles (+4,375)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,512 miles
    Test number
    808082433677
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring components

  10. Pass51,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    257021274886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,137 miles (+4,714)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,137 miles
    Test number
    500993948681
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass46,423 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    46,423 miles
    Test number
    626952041784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bits missing on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail46,423 miles1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,423 miles
    Test number
    627218959645
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bits missing on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about L8 SMX

Does L8 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SMX is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 SMX?
The MOT on L8 SMX is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 SMX done?
L8 SMX was recorded at 112,966 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 9,428 miles a year.
Has L8 SMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 SMX has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L8 SMX 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 SMX find?
L8 SMX passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view [all].

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