Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

LP08 DOAMOT history

LP08 DOA is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 4 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

LP08 DOA silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
111,266 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 DOA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 DOA was last recorded at 111,266 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 8,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,423 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,843 miles
Average per year
6,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,266 miles
  • 2025 – 102,423 miles
  • 2024 – 102,066 miles
  • 2023 – 91,387 miles
  • 2022 – 83,859 miles
  • 2021 – 79,398 miles
  • 2019 – 66,648 miles
  • 2018 – 59,689 miles
  • 2017 – 51,707 miles
  • 2016 – 47,442 miles
  • 2015 – 43,244 miles
  • 2014 – 40,179 miles
  • 2013 – 35,306 miles
  • 2012 – 25,645 miles
  • 2011 – 18,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,266 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,266 miles (+8,843)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    111,266 miles
    Test number
    545495694119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass102,423 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    102,423 miles
    Test number
    795848535107
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail102,421 miles (+355)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    839029297470
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass102,066 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,066 miles
    Test number
    627542622147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,064 miles (+10,677)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,064 miles
    Test number
    828578735027
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass91,387 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    91,387 miles
    Test number
    590589424798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,386 miles (+7,527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,386 miles
    Test number
    893932729956
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,859 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    83,859 miles
    Test number
    135441505381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,857 miles (+4,459)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,857 miles
    Test number
    286551767333
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass79,398 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    79,398 miles
    Test number
    272189343243
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail79,395 miles (+12,747)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,395 miles
    Test number
    850594436169
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,648 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,648 miles
    Test number
    719599836625
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s/f strut top mount

  13. Fail66,647 miles (+6,958)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,647 miles
    Test number
    874582699570
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryMovement in o/s/f strut top mount

  14. Pass59,689 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,689 miles
    Test number
    255677524016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,685 miles (+7,978)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,685 miles
    Test number
    886056360893
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  16. Pass51,707 miles (+4,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    51,707 miles
    Test number
    201316080650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass47,442 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,442 miles
    Test number
    116218587784
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass43,244 miles (+3,065)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,244 miles
    Test number
    255435666970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,179 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,179 miles
    Test number
    589968484278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    587758994002
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  21. Fail37,744 miles (+2,438)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    736298194072
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edges

  22. Pass35,306 miles (+9,661)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,306 miles
    Test number
    568533903363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,645 miles (+7,603)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    25,645 miles
    Test number
    405054482213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,042 miles
    Test number
    808527481283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,042 miles (+249)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,042 miles
    Test number
    659557981234
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  26. Pass17,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,793 miles
    Test number
    888828381172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 DOA

Does LP08 DOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 DOA is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 DOA?
The MOT on LP08 DOA is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 DOA done?
LP08 DOA was recorded at 111,266 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 6,354 miles a year.
Has LP08 DOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 DOA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LP08 DOA 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 LP08 DOA find?
LP08 DOA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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