Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

S8 LWCMOT history

S8 LWC is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 29 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 36,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

S8 LWC black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
36,081 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LWC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LWC was last recorded at 36,081 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
34,426 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,655 miles
Average per year
1,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,081 miles
  • 2025 – 34,426 miles
  • 2024 – 32,401 miles
  • 2016 – 32,001 miles
  • 2015 – 29,747 miles
  • 2014 – 21,272 miles
  • 2013 – 16,920 miles
  • 2012 – 11,894 miles
  • 2011 – 7,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,081 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image hazy both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 14 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,081 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    903519322585
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image hazy both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail36,081 miles (+1,655)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,081 miles
    Test number
    149925972808
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image hazy both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass34,426 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    34,426 miles
    Test number
    509496188736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass32,401 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    32,401 miles
    Test number
    687994070976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,251 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    753819913244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail32,251 miles (+250)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,251 miles
    Test number
    230888703256
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack in windscreen (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass32,001 miles (+2,254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,001 miles
    Test number
    144148940656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre badly cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  8. Pass29,747 miles (+8,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,747 miles
    Test number
    641453826087
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are cracking
    • AdvisoryEngine oi leak
  9. Pass21,272 miles (+4,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,272 miles
    Test number
    577568884202
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a cut on outer side wall.
  10. Pass16,920 miles (+5,026)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    16,920 miles
    Test number
    367004083463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,894 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    11,894 miles
    Test number
    889969072264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass7,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    7,745 miles
    Test number
    329187181404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 LWC

Does S8 LWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LWC is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LWC?
The MOT on S8 LWC is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LWC done?
S8 LWC was recorded at 36,081 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,909 miles a year.
Has S8 LWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LWC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 LWC 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 S8 LWC find?
S8 LWC passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output image hazy both sides; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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