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Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

W18 FABMOT history

W18 FAB is a black petrol Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 97,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,416 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,696 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 FAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 FAB was last recorded at 97,416 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 2,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,769 miles · 28 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,647 miles
Average per year
3,696 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,416 miles
  • 2025 – 94,769 miles
  • 2024 – 90,864 miles
  • 2023 – 85,957 miles
  • 2022 – 85,438 miles
  • 2020 – 84,921 miles
  • 2019 – 81,903 miles
  • 2018 – 79,478 miles
  • 2017 – 76,363 miles
  • 2016 – 74,367 miles
  • 2015 – 71,356 miles
  • 2014 – 68,100 miles
  • 2013 – 64,967 miles
  • 2012 – 59,733 miles
  • 2011 – 54,137 miles
  • 2010 – 47,344 miles
  • 2009 – 38,926 miles
  • 2008 – 29,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,416 miles
  • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,416 miles (+2,647)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,416 miles
    Test number
    866058168026
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass94,769 miles (+3,905)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    94,769 miles
    Test number
    140169856897
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,864 miles (+4,907)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,864 miles
    Test number
    195768717971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,957 miles (+519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,957 miles
    Test number
    586203714329
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    575060111729
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail85,438 miles (+517)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,438 miles
    Test number
    183272457487
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,921 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,921 miles
    Test number
    591193072528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,901 miles (+2,998)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,901 miles
    Test number
    626143326087
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass81,903 miles (+2,425)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    81,903 miles
    Test number
    779270214478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear engine sump pan corroded

  10. Pass79,478 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    992016878916
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail79,478 miles (+3,115)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    749815617725
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass76,363 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,363 miles
    Test number
    846368241840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,367 miles (+3,011)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,367 miles
    Test number
    432232402040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass71,356 miles (+3,256)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    71,356 miles
    Test number
    108638065052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass68,100 miles (+3,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    68,100 miles
    Test number
    436850484000
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass64,967 miles (+5,234)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    64,967 miles
    Test number
    626570983000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,733 miles (+5,596)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,733 miles
    Test number
    535248382068
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 1.6mm of tread on inner edges

  18. Fail54,137 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    309618961047
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass54,137 miles (+6,793)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,137 miles
    Test number
    977358261066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,344 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    960028070080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,344 miles (+8,418)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,344 miles
    Test number
    703708870035
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Pass38,926 miles (+9,512)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,926 miles
    Test number
    890296689063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    152126688078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail29,414 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,414 miles
    Test number
    322176888030
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Questions about W18 FAB

Does W18 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 FAB is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 FAB?
The MOT on W18 FAB is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 FAB done?
W18 FAB was recorded at 97,416 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,696 miles a year.
Has W18 FAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 FAB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on W18 FAB 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 W18 FAB find?
W18 FAB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: hazard warning switch faulty; anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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