Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 999 cc

V5 COLMOT history

V5 COL is a grey diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 23 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 49,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V5 COL grey Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
49,875 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 COL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 COL was last recorded at 49,875 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2017: 24,176 miles, lower than 33,633 miles on 30 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
45,920 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,955 miles
Average per year
3,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,875 miles
  • 2025 – 45,920 miles
  • 2024 – 42,560 miles
  • 2023 – 40,306 miles
  • 2022 – 37,230 miles
  • 2021 – 34,643 miles
  • 2020 – 33,579 miles
  • 2019 – 32,085 miles
  • 2018 – 28,369 miles
  • 2017 – 24,176 miles
  • 2016 – 33,633 miles
  • 2015 – 17,523 miles
  • 2014 – 14,327 miles
  • 2013 – 11,421 miles
  • 2012 – 8,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,875 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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,875 miles (+3,955)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    49,875 miles
    Test number
    955335714312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass45,920 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,920 miles
    Test number
    170365928058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,560 miles (+2,254)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,560 miles
    Test number
    841868770063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,306 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,306 miles
    Test number
    567321914086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass37,230 miles (+2,587)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    37,230 miles
    Test number
    771829203511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass34,643 miles (+1,064)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,643 miles
    Test number
    504888691658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,579 miles
    Test number
    236435439027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,576 miles (+1,491)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,576 miles
    Test number
    853303792602
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  9. Pass32,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,085 miles
    Test number
    101880541903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail32,078 miles (+3,709)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,078 miles
    Test number
    399832646079
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass28,369 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,369 miles
    Test number
    612792457656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Fail28,369 miles (+4,193)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,369 miles
    Test number
    248558898366
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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. Pass24,176 miles (-9,457)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    953626211780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,633 miles (+16,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,633 miles
    Test number
    225645471435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner n/s front lower arm inner bush slight play
  15. Pass17,523 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,523 miles
    Test number
    833188902792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,327 miles (+2,906)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    14,327 miles
    Test number
    609756884283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,421 miles (+3,391)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    11,421 miles
    Test number
    708414473295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass8,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,030 miles
    Test number
    738124782257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 COL

Does V5 COL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 COL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 COL?
The MOT on V5 COL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 COL done?
V5 COL was recorded at 49,875 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
Has V5 COL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 COL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V5 COL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V5 COL find?
V5 COL passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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