Smart Roadster Brabus Auto
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc
L8 SRUMOT history
L8 SRU is a black petrol Smart Roadster Brabus Auto first used on 19 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 83,216 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,143 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 SRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Smart
- Model
- Roadster Brabus Auto
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 19 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 SRU was last recorded at 83,216 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Nov 2015: 41,722 miles, lower than 41,723 miles on 5 Nov 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 83,216 miles · 9 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,143 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 83,216 miles
- 2025 – 78,523 miles
- 2024 – 72,907 miles
- 2023 – 68,118 miles
- 2019 – 64,122 miles
- 2018 – 59,841 miles
- 2017 – 54,407 miles
- 2016 – 50,080 miles
- 2015 – 41,722 miles
- 2014 – 33,820 miles
- 2013 – 26,266 miles
- 2012 – 24,299 miles
- 2011 – 19,673 miles
- 2010 – 17,020 miles
- 2009 – 12,693 miles
- 2008 – 9,718 miles
- 2007 – 4,802 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,216 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2025
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 83,216 miles
- Test number
- 377019557439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,216 miles (+4,693)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,216 miles
- Test number
- 930202095020
- DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
Pass78,523 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 78,523 miles
- Test number
- 630251390090
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail78,520 miles (+5,613)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,520 miles
- Test number
- 757732887484
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,907 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 72,907 miles
- Test number
- 919652649470
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass68,118 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 68,118 miles
- Test number
- 751412586887
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail68,118 miles (+3,996)2 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,118 miles
- Test number
- 244843895281
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,122 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 64,122 miles
- Test number
- 204602324573
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail64,122 miles (+4,281)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,122 miles
- Test number
- 659022770626
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass59,841 miles (+5,434)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 59,841 miles
- Test number
- 323557043718
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass54,407 miles (+4,327)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 54,407 miles
- Test number
- 656850159368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,080 miles (+8,358)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 50,080 miles
- Test number
- 336820248226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,722 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 41,722 miles
- Test number
- 569749346034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,723 miles (+7,903)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,723 miles
- Test number
- 910132130211
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryPetrol cap seal splitting
Pass33,820 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 33,820 miles
- Test number
- 106016284237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,809 miles (+7,543)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,809 miles
- Test number
- 739356284250
- FailureFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
- FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,266 miles (+1,967)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 26,266 miles
- Test number
- 227719083267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,299 miles (+4,626)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 24,299 miles
- Test number
- 839852082252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,673 miles (+2,653)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 19,673 miles
- Test number
- 127315561278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,020 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,020 miles
- Test number
- 781527860271
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass17,020 miles (+4,327)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 17,020 miles
- Test number
- 840527960230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,693 miles (+2,975)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 12,693 miles
- Test number
- 453771359293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,718 miles (+4,916)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 9,718 miles
- Test number
- 552949088228
- NoteLarge undershields not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.
Pass4,802 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 4,802 miles
- Test number
- 344361887295
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteLarge undershield not allowing for full inspection of some testable items.
- NoteOffside front outer tyre wall has small split
Questions about L8 SRU
- Does L8 SRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 SRU is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 SRU?
- The MOT on L8 SRU is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 SRU done?
- L8 SRU was recorded at 83,216 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,143 miles a year.
- Has L8 SRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 SRU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 SRU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L8 SRU find?
- L8 SRU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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