Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

RJ 99MOT history

RJ 99 is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 6 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 64,539 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

RJ 99 black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
64,539 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RJ 99
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RJ 99 was last recorded at 64,539 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,443 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,096 miles
Average per year
3,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,539 miles
  • 2025 – 63,443 miles
  • 2024 – 60,359 miles
  • 2023 – 57,428 miles
  • 2022 – 56,219 miles
  • 2021 – 55,162 miles
  • 2020 – 53,107 miles
  • 2019 – 49,924 miles
  • 2018 – 45,628 miles
  • 2017 – 39,882 miles
  • 2016 – 36,296 miles
  • 2014 – 28,799 miles
  • 2013 – 25,624 miles
  • 2012 – 20,840 miles
  • 2011 – 15,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,539 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,539 miles (+1,096)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    948300944256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass63,443 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    63,443 miles
    Test number
    388575342663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,441 miles (+3,082)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,441 miles
    Test number
    242084846512
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  4. Pass60,359 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    518228426192
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail60,359 miles (+2,931)2 dangerous3 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,359 miles
    Test number
    221254085557
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill cover insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,428 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    57,428 miles
    Test number
    636413172872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail57,428 miles (+1,209)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,428 miles
    Test number
    491655598895
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass56,219 miles (+1,057)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    56,219 miles
    Test number
    268735836312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass55,162 miles (+2,055)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    55,162 miles
    Test number
    668425197507
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass53,107 miles (+3,183)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,107 miles
    Test number
    551379606583
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted x1 buckle on outer, x1 buckle on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass49,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    535429663669
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail49,924 miles (+4,296)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,924 miles
    Test number
    857393578696
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass45,628 miles (+5,746)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    45,628 miles
    Test number
    861632730945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inside edge and cracking

  14. Pass39,882 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    563648970598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treds cracking
    • AdvisoryTicket and holder close to drivers view of the road

  15. Fail39,882 miles (+3,586)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,882 miles
    Test number
    227395232782
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre treds cracking
    • AdvisoryTicket and holder close to drivers view of the road

  16. Pass36,296 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    554915684685
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail36,296 miles (+7,497)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,296 miles
    Test number
    687916622805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorating
    • AdvisoryEngine cover + under panels fitted
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass28,799 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,799 miles
    Test number
    125482224420
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.
    • NoteCondensation in o/s headlight
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mounts.

  19. Fail28,797 miles (+3,173)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,797 miles
    Test number
    675512624000
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres scrubbing inner edges.
    • NoteCondensation in o/s headlight
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mounts.

  20. Pass25,624 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    25,624 miles
    Test number
    266796133009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers very rusty - still intact though

  21. Fail25,622 miles (+4,782)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,622 miles
    Test number
    696345133099
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • NoteRear exhaust hangers very rusty - still intact though

  22. Pass20,840 miles (+5,121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    20,840 miles
    Test number
    949448912042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  23. Pass15,719 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,719 miles
    Test number
    357139711056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about RJ 99

What vehicle is registration RJ 99 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RJ 99 on a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 6 Feb 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does RJ 99 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RJ 99 is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on RJ 99?
The MOT on RJ 99 is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RJ 99 done?
RJ 99 was recorded at 64,539 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 3,216 miles a year.
Has RJ 99 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RJ 99 has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on RJ 99 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 RJ 99 find?
RJ 99 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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