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Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

S16 WHYMOT history

S16 WHY is a silver petrol Smart Fortwo Passion MHD Auto first used on 8 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

S16 WHY silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
84,682 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 WHY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Passion MHD Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
8 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 WHY was last recorded at 84,682 miles on 21 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,681 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,682 miles
  • 2025 – 76,192 miles
  • 2024 – 62,619 miles
  • 2023 – 55,097 miles
  • 2022 – 52,508 miles
  • 2021 – 52,478 miles
  • 2020 – 51,844 miles
  • 2019 – 50,719 miles
  • 2018 – 47,347 miles
  • 2017 – 40,997 miles
  • 2016 – 33,938 miles
  • 2015 – 25,467 miles
  • 2014 – 21,362 miles
  • 2013 – 14,384 miles
  • 2012 – 10,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,682 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Service indicator on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,682 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,682 miles
    Test number
    836174887347
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,681 miles (+8,489)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,681 miles
    Test number
    342165708226
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass76,192 miles (+13,573)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,192 miles
    Test number
    843736535008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,619 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    955090478771
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,619 miles (+7,522)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,619 miles
    Test number
    788922328904
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured wiring under bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

  6. Pass55,097 miles (+1,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    55,097 miles
    Test number
    521975671177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass53,116 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,116 miles
    Test number
    563465759567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass52,508 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    52,508 miles
    Test number
    832230885494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,478 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,478 miles
    Test number
    288938197153
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService indicator on

  10. Fail52,478 miles (+634)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,478 miles
    Test number
    706921699162
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator damaged
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNot able to carry out emissions test due to engine over-heating
    • AdvisoryService indicator on

  11. Pass51,844 miles (+1,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    51,844 miles
    Test number
    453476944774
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass50,719 miles (+3,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,719 miles
    Test number
    989114386089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass47,347 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    47,347 miles
    Test number
    199666565331
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  14. Fail47,344 miles (+6,347)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    452922951407
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  15. Pass40,997 miles (+7,059)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    40,997 miles
    Test number
    304164661083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,938 miles (+8,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,938 miles
    Test number
    884794439758
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  17. Pass25,467 miles (+4,105)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    25,467 miles
    Test number
    417239615136
    • NoteChip in screen
    • NoteN/s wiper blade
    • NoteO/s wiper blade
    • NoteRear no. plate

  18. Pass21,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    21,362 miles
    Test number
    386197224129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail21,362 miles (+6,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,362 miles
    Test number
    229622524415
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass14,384 miles (+3,616)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,384 miles
    Test number
    215314513111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    10,768 miles
    Test number
    255236912108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 WHY

Does S16 WHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 WHY is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 WHY?
The MOT on S16 WHY is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 WHY done?
S16 WHY was recorded at 84,682 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,253 miles a year.
Has S16 WHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 WHY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 WHY 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 S16 WHY find?
S16 WHY passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 advisory: central rear oil leak, but not excessive.

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