Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 999 cc

S8 PLAMOT history

S8 PLA is a black diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 9 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,099 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S8 PLA black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,099 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,668 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 PLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
9 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 PLA was last recorded at 115,099 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 1,958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,141 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,958 miles
Average per year
6,668 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,099 miles
  • 2025 – 113,141 miles
  • 2024 – 111,124 miles
  • 2023 – 109,192 miles
  • 2022 – 104,827 miles
  • 2021 – 103,242 miles
  • 2020 – 101,437 miles
  • 2019 – 97,305 miles
  • 2018 – 91,296 miles
  • 2017 – 82,707 miles
  • 2016 – 72,916 miles
  • 2015 – 60,149 miles
  • 2014 – 45,817 miles
  • 2013 – 30,123 miles
  • 2012 – 20,715 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,099 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,099 miles (+1,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,099 miles
    Test number
    330072541131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass113,141 miles (+2,017)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    113,141 miles
    Test number
    537652285078
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass111,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    111,124 miles
    Test number
    501910008787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail111,124 miles (+1,932)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,124 miles
    Test number
    649292024916
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass109,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,192 miles
    Test number
    185557819652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail109,192 miles (+4,365)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,192 miles
    Test number
    408893334084
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass104,827 miles (+1,585)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,827 miles
    Test number
    265888936311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension top mount has slight play

  8. Pass103,242 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,242 miles
    Test number
    503943978620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,437 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    101,437 miles
    Test number
    753975253219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,305 miles (+6,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    97,305 miles
    Test number
    129409717361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,296 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    227387791848
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail91,296 miles (+8,589)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,296 miles
    Test number
    690356078868
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,707 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    82,707 miles
    Test number
    716299254092
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake efficiency low

  14. Fail82,705 miles (+9,789)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,705 miles
    Test number
    753823684433
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureLower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake efficiency low

  15. Pass72,916 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    72,916 miles
    Test number
    635174382203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,915 miles (+12,766)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,915 miles
    Test number
    921235264312
    • FailureLower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward most (6.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    167428001106
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail60,149 miles (+14,332)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,149 miles
    Test number
    538434297157
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass45,817 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    45,817 miles
    Test number
    996352554257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail45,817 miles (+15,694)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,817 miles
    Test number
    269742154233
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,123 miles
    Test number
    599169843200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail30,123 miles (+9,408)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,123 miles
    Test number
    956219043270
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass20,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    20,715 miles
    Test number
    945187632247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 PLA

Does S8 PLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 PLA is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 PLA?
The MOT on S8 PLA is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 PLA done?
S8 PLA was recorded at 115,099 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,668 miles a year.
Has S8 PLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 PLA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 PLA 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 PLA find?
S8 PLA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm.

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