Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Green · Electric · 2017

VSU 197MOT history

VSU 197 is a green electric Smart (mcc) Fortwo first used on 30 Oct 2017. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 13,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

VSU 197 green Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
13,372 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,228 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VSU 197
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Electric
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Oct 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

VSU 197 was last recorded at 13,372 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
12,519 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
853 miles
Average per year
1,228 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 13,372 miles
  • 2024 – 12,519 miles
  • 2023 – 10,890 miles
  • 2022 – 9,761 miles
  • 2021 – 8,982 miles
  • 2020 – 7,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,372 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

7 tests since 29 Oct 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,372 miles (+853)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    13,372 miles
    Test number
    256558986806
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass12,519 miles (+1,629)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    12,519 miles
    Test number
    902803298214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass10,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    10,890 miles
    Test number
    344732305751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail10,890 miles (+1,129)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,890 miles
    Test number
    710247030325
    • Repaired at testRear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Pass9,761 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    9,761 miles
    Test number
    604531316526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass8,982 miles (+1,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    8,982 miles
    Test number
    637971035687
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryTpms warning light staying on

  7. Pass7,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    7,209 miles
    Test number
    996075979766
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Questions about VSU 197

What vehicle is registration VSU 197 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VSU 197 on a green electric Smart (mcc) Fortwo first used on 30 Oct 2017. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VSU 197 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VSU 197 is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on VSU 197?
The MOT on VSU 197 is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VSU 197 done?
VSU 197 was recorded at 13,372 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 1,228 miles a year.
Has VSU 197 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VSU 197 has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on VSU 197 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 VSU 197 find?
VSU 197 passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front tyre slightly damaged.

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