Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 698 cc

S56 SPWMOT history

S56 SPW is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 4 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 71,042 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2026.

S56 SPW silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
71,042 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 SPW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 SPW was last recorded at 71,042 miles on 28 Mar 2026, 4,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,839 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,203 miles
Average per year
3,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,042 miles
  • 2025 – 66,839 miles
  • 2023 – 60,078 miles
  • 2022 – 57,265 miles
  • 2021 – 46,462 miles
  • 2020 – 42,052 miles
  • 2019 – 41,060 miles
  • 2018 – 40,251 miles
  • 2017 – 36,786 miles
  • 2016 – 33,752 miles
  • 2015 – 30,874 miles
  • 2014 – 28,527 miles
  • 2013 – 24,682 miles
  • 2012 – 19,457 miles
  • 2011 – 13,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,042 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre cracking between tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,042 miles (+4,203)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    71,042 miles
    Test number
    989360147034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass66,839 miles (+6,761)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    637334781330
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides worn on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls showing evidence of running flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass60,078 miles (+2,813)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    60,078 miles
    Test number
    864263590818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass57,265 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    571553927437
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail57,265 miles (+10,803)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    990790429728
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass46,462 miles (+4,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,462 miles
    Test number
    883740077585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,052 miles (+992)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,052 miles
    Test number
    151162011736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    311757476678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail41,060 miles (+809)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    870197418988
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryHigh level stoplight not working

  10. Pass40,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    939498401887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail40,251 miles (+3,465)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,251 miles
    Test number
    155185746062
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass36,786 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,786 miles
    Test number
    244807436369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,779 miles (+3,027)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,779 miles
    Test number
    954872839863
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres starting to perish on the side walls but not exposing the cords

  14. Pass33,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    246186983207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,752 miles (+2,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    484945345804
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass30,874 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    30,874 miles
    Test number
    359729107382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking between tread

  17. Fail30,874 miles (+2,347)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,874 miles
    Test number
    908750273434
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking between tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring the view of some underside components

  18. Pass28,527 miles (+3,845)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    489206474211
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass24,682 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,682 miles
    Test number
    978047263239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,457 miles (+6,210)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    19,457 miles
    Test number
    766240482236
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass13,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    13,247 miles
    Test number
    427368271253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 SPW

Does S56 SPW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 SPW is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 SPW?
The MOT on S56 SPW is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 SPW done?
S56 SPW was recorded at 71,042 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2026, an average of 3,992 miles a year.
Has S56 SPW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 SPW has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S56 SPW 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 S56 SPW find?
S56 SPW passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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