Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

LP08 YSMMOT history

LP08 YSM is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 14 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 101,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LP08 YSM silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
101,371 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 YSM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 YSM was last recorded at 101,371 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 3,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
98,078 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,293 miles
Average per year
5,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,371 miles
  • 2025 – 98,078 miles
  • 2024 – 95,644 miles
  • 2023 – 91,076 miles
  • 2022 – 85,418 miles
  • 2021 – 82,539 miles
  • 2020 – 81,875 miles
  • 2019 – 78,401 miles
  • 2017 – 72,797 miles
  • 2016 – 57,412 miles
  • 2015 – 46,519 miles
  • 2014 – 34,416 miles
  • 2013 – 31,178 miles
  • 2012 – 28,480 miles
  • 2011 – 25,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,371 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    140181197116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail101,371 miles (+3,293)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,371 miles
    Test number
    493377151703
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass98,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    98,078 miles
    Test number
    401316193217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail98,078 miles (+2,434)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,078 miles
    Test number
    563472833313
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass95,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,644 miles
    Test number
    925596246781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail95,644 miles (+4,568)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,644 miles
    Test number
    946311617989
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass91,076 miles (+5,658)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    475941186441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,418 miles (+2,879)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,418 miles
    Test number
    768389733457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,539 miles (+664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    82,539 miles
    Test number
    231582875548
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass81,875 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    888752690243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass78,401 miles (+5,604)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,401 miles
    Test number
    943672230686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,797 miles (+10,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    72,797 miles
    Test number
    624020272643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass62,407 miles (+4,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    62,407 miles
    Test number
    465475072484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  14. Pass57,412 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    688002306146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount deteriorating
  15. Fail57,412 miles (+10,893)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,412 miles
    Test number
    782105101805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit STRONG ADVISORY (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount deteriorating
  16. Pass46,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    797390595095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail46,519 miles (+12,103)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,519 miles
    Test number
    938670395064
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass34,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    34,416 miles
    Test number
    479180994016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail34,416 miles (+3,238)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,416 miles
    Test number
    489200094048
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  20. Pass31,178 miles (+2,698)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    31,178 miles
    Test number
    485133673002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,480 miles (+3,146)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,480 miles
    Test number
    995317682033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,334 miles
    Test number
    739619781021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 YSM

Does LP08 YSM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 YSM is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 YSM?
The MOT on LP08 YSM is valid until 24 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 YSM done?
LP08 YSM was recorded at 101,371 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
Has LP08 YSM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 YSM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 YSM 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 YSM find?
LP08 YSM passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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