Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red · Petrol · 2010 · 999 cc

V40 MEBMOT history

V40 MEB is a red petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 5 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

V40 MEB red Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
91,972 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 MEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
5 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 MEB was last recorded at 91,972 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 6,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,195 miles · 3 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,777 miles
Average per year
5,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,972 miles
  • 2025 – 85,195 miles
  • 2024 – 76,967 miles
  • 2023 – 68,833 miles
  • 2022 – 64,571 miles
  • 2021 – 56,351 miles
  • 2020 – 48,286 miles
  • 2019 – 35,121 miles
  • 2018 – 28,521 miles
  • 2017 – 27,975 miles
  • 2016 – 25,602 miles
  • 2015 – 22,611 miles
  • 2014 – 18,205 miles
  • 2013 – 14,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,972 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    91,972 miles
    Test number
    245265148164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail91,972 miles (+6,777)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,972 miles
    Test number
    816875133796
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass85,195 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    85,195 miles
    Test number
    508731476797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail84,960 miles (+7,993)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    949610228632
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,967 miles (+8,134)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,967 miles
    Test number
    644695999364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,833 miles (+4,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,833 miles
    Test number
    822022772765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge severely 155/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge severely (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,571 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    174151174182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge 155/60-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail64,571 miles (+8,220)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,571 miles
    Test number
    414703830048
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass56,351 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    881043200224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail56,351 miles (+8,065)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,351 miles
    Test number
    866998218133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass48,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    527662850377
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail48,286 miles (+13,165)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,286 miles
    Test number
    843714764882
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass35,121 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    650303630543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,117 miles (+6,596)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    307716442484
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass28,521 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    28,521 miles
    Test number
    538785883816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,975 miles (+2,373)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    259668622628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit step tread (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass25,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,602 miles
    Test number
    753143524817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail25,602 miles (+2,991)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,602 miles
    Test number
    581880756130
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass22,611 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    22,611 miles
    Test number
    485074885010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,205 miles (+3,349)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,205 miles
    Test number
    829171694029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    14,856 miles
    Test number
    246368803192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V40 MEB

Does V40 MEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 MEB is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 MEB?
The MOT on V40 MEB is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 MEB done?
V40 MEB was recorded at 91,972 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 5,732 miles a year.
Has V40 MEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 MEB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V40 MEB 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 V40 MEB find?
V40 MEB passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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