Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 999 cc

V88 SONMOT history

V88 SON is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 1 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 40,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

V88 SON silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
40,792 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V88 SON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V88 SON was last recorded at 40,792 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,943 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
849 miles
Average per year
2,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,792 miles
  • 2025 – 39,943 miles
  • 2024 – 39,192 miles
  • 2023 – 39,135 miles
  • 2022 – 38,730 miles
  • 2021 – 37,368 miles
  • 2020 – 36,620 miles
  • 2019 – 35,231 miles
  • 2018 – 31,525 miles
  • 2017 – 24,921 miles
  • 2016 – 17,799 miles
  • 2015 – 11,229 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,792 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brakes squealing sound

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,792 miles (+849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    40,792 miles
    Test number
    932151568879
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes squealing sound

  2. Pass39,943 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    39,943 miles
    Test number
    205320189479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail39,925 miles (+733)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    340788226224
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake insecure abs wire fouling drop link (1.1.21 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside daytime running light less than 50% working
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside daytime running light more than 50% working

  4. Pass39,192 miles (+57)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,192 miles
    Test number
    339089169437
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    453380280744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,135 miles (+405)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,135 miles
    Test number
    258000883952
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs sensor fouling on droplink (4.11 (a) (i))

  7. Pass38,730 miles (+1,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,730 miles
    Test number
    412101713521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass37,368 miles (+748)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    37,368 miles
    Test number
    339709898235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass36,620 miles (+1,389)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    36,620 miles
    Test number
    164134863013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    35,231 miles
    Test number
    230349792175
    • 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))

  11. Fail35,231 miles (+3,706)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,231 miles
    Test number
    755453027387
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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. Pass31,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,525 miles
    Test number
    780112071221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail31,525 miles (+6,604)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,525 miles
    Test number
    590689603093
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass24,921 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,921 miles
    Test number
    432215740035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail24,920 miles (+7,121)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,920 miles
    Test number
    395624685000
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass17,799 miles (+6,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,799 miles
    Test number
    306096859088
    • AdvisoryCovers on outer sills
    • AdvisorySlight lip front brake discs

  17. Pass11,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,229 miles
    Test number
    978793965081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V88 SON

Does V88 SON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V88 SON is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V88 SON?
The MOT on V88 SON is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V88 SON done?
V88 SON was recorded at 40,792 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,674 miles a year.
Has V88 SON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V88 SON has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on V88 SON 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 V88 SON find?
V88 SON passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: engine mounting damaged but not to excess; front suspension components corroded; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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