Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Blue · Petrol · 2018 · 898 cc

LM18 FDUMOT history

LM18 FDU is a blue petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo first used on 31 May 2018. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 72,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM18 FDU blue Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,363 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM18 FDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
898 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
31 May 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM18 FDU was last recorded at 72,363 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 6,278 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,085 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,278 miles
Average per year
7,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,363 miles
  • 2025 – 66,085 miles
  • 2024 – 58,769 miles
  • 2023 – 50,477 miles
  • 2022 – 42,785 miles
  • 2021 – 34,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,363 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Possible drive shaft oil seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 18 May 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,363 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    286539229178
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail72,363 miles (+6,278)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    286763988948
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass66,085 miles (+240)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,085 miles
    Test number
    714887174216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Possible drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail65,845 miles (+7,076)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,845 miles
    Test number
    592469300583
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Possible drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass58,769 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,769 miles
    Test number
    131782041371
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail58,757 miles (+8,280)3 dangerous2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,757 miles
    Test number
    968600689343
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass50,477 miles (+7,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,477 miles
    Test number
    418959934103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass42,785 miles (+8,593)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    42,785 miles
    Test number
    764866006250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    456790249347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM18 FDU

Does LM18 FDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM18 FDU is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM18 FDU?
The MOT on LM18 FDU is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM18 FDU done?
LM18 FDU was recorded at 72,363 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,106 miles a year.
Has LM18 FDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM18 FDU has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM18 FDU 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 LM18 FDU find?
LM18 FDU passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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