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Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto

Orange and Green · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

S8 RCYMOT history

S8 RCY is an orange and green petrol Smart Fortwo Passion 71 Auto first used on 30 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2025.

S8 RCY orange Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Sept 2026
Mileage
59,479 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,629 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 RCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Passion 71 Auto
Colour
Orange and Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 RCY was last recorded at 59,479 miles on 18 Sept 2025, 168 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,311 miles · 23 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
168 miles
Average per year
2,629 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 59,479 miles
  • 2024 – 59,311 miles
  • 2023 – 57,801 miles
  • 2022 – 56,075 miles
  • 2021 – 54,340 miles
  • 2019 – 51,583 miles
  • 2018 – 48,257 miles
  • 2017 – 47,162 miles
  • 2016 – 44,007 miles
  • 2015 – 37,981 miles
  • 2013 – 32,221 miles
  • 2011 – 22,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,479 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass59,479 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,479 miles
    Test number
    931386598516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,311 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    994763565983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  3. Fail59,309 miles (+1,508)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,309 miles
    Test number
    635624275471
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front mounting casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened front mounting casing (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Pass57,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    547011628927
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail57,801 miles (+1,726)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,801 miles
    Test number
    127263233458
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    967866468190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,075 miles (+1,735)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    485365492345
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass54,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    187432027703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,340 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    841289170639
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail54,340 miles (+2,757)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,340 miles
    Test number
    623285001588
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass51,583 miles (+3,326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    51,583 miles
    Test number
    599249533625
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass48,257 miles (+1,095)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    48,257 miles
    Test number
    559618374905
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass47,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,162 miles
    Test number
    195166567457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,162 miles (+3,155)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,162 miles
    Test number
    257463051416
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass44,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    583662818005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail44,007 miles (+6,026)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,007 miles
    Test number
    483970996847
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAlternator belt perrished

  17. Pass37,981 miles (+5,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    37,981 miles
    Test number
    739703483150
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront pads thin

  18. Pass32,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,221 miles
    Test number
    109230023215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    246880772431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,302 miles (+109)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,302 miles
    Test number
    507200701271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,193 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,193 miles
    Test number
    378455091190
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Questions about S8 RCY

Does S8 RCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S8 RCY expired on 17 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S8 RCY?
The MOT on S8 RCY expired on 17 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S8 RCY done?
S8 RCY was recorded at 59,479 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2025, an average of 2,629 miles a year.
Has S8 RCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 RCY has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 RCY 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 RCY find?
S8 RCY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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