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Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto

White · Petrol · 2013 · 999 cc

V26 ALTMOT history

V26 ALT is a white petrol Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto first used on 8 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 48,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

V26 ALT white Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
48,900 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,959 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 ALT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
8 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 ALT was last recorded at 48,900 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 83 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,817 miles · 29 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
83 miles
Average per year
3,959 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,900 miles
  • 2025 – 44,626 miles
  • 2024 – 41,029 miles
  • 2023 – 37,196 miles
  • 2022 – 33,522 miles
  • 2020 – 26,829 miles
  • 2019 – 19,917 miles
  • 2018 – 16,384 miles
  • 2017 – 12,526 miles
  • 2016 – 8,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,900 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly tight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,900 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    48,900 miles
    Test number
    287363169542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail48,817 miles (+4,191)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,817 miles
    Test number
    998974112947
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass44,626 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    254324197601
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Both rear tyres cracking in tread area NOT deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail44,626 miles (+3,597)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,626 miles
    Test number
    779753877059
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Parking brake not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorHydraulic fluid leaking excessively front to rear brake pipe/s corroded/ leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively When hand spinning both rear brakes tight (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass41,029 miles (+22)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    41,029 miles
    Test number
    448791802560
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly tight (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail41,007 miles (+3,811)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,007 miles
    Test number
    645812949325
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to blopwing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Slightly tight (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass37,196 miles (+3,674)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    37,196 miles
    Test number
    336040058474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass33,522 miles (+6,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    33,522 miles
    Test number
    545669305878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,829 miles (+6,912)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,829 miles
    Test number
    520647608006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass19,917 miles (+3,533)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    19,917 miles
    Test number
    780526033297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass16,384 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    16,384 miles
    Test number
    446596278030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass12,526 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,526 miles
    Test number
    628071821199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,214 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    8,214 miles
    Test number
    687498186609
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

Questions about V26 ALT

Does V26 ALT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 ALT is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 ALT?
The MOT on V26 ALT is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 ALT done?
V26 ALT was recorded at 48,900 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 3,959 miles a year.
Has V26 ALT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 ALT has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V26 ALT 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 V26 ALT find?
V26 ALT passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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