Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 999 cc

X1 FALMOT history

X1 FAL is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 12 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 59,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,658 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 FAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 FAL was last recorded at 59,658 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,658 miles · 29 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,658 miles
  • 2024 – 59,111 miles
  • 2023 – 57,855 miles
  • 2022 – 56,969 miles
  • 2021 – 55,486 miles
  • 2020 – 54,753 miles
  • 2019 – 53,247 miles
  • 2018 – 52,401 miles
  • 2017 – 52,037 miles
  • 2016 – 49,877 miles
  • 2015 – 48,718 miles
  • 2014 – 46,523 miles
  • 2013 – 45,360 miles
  • 2012 – 43,389 miles
  • 2011 – 40,749 miles
  • 2010 – 38,958 miles
  • 2009 – 37,150 miles
  • 2008 – 31,928 miles
  • 2007 – 26,487 miles
  • 2006 – 21,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,658 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Body panel corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof panel.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    510754180454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Body panel corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail59,658 miles (+547)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    486836259739
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Body panel corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass59,111 miles (+1,256)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    125318626972
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass57,855 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    57,855 miles
    Test number
    478528638957
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail57,808 miles (+839)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    914553414358
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Roof panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass56,969 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    439463109238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail56,969 miles (+1,483)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,969 miles
    Test number
    563572386708
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass55,486 miles (+733)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    55,486 miles
    Test number
    730037141451
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,753 miles (+1,506)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    54,753 miles
    Test number
    190113483556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass53,247 miles (+846)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,247 miles
    Test number
    325474925854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear vlave stem perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front valve stem perished

  11. Pass52,401 miles (+364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    52,401 miles
    Test number
    957849817206
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smeary
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear valve stems perished

  12. Pass52,037 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    590208854401
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tye perishing on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyer perishing on tread

  13. Fail52,037 miles (+2,160)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,037 miles
    Test number
    355395947301
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tye perishing on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyer perishing on tread

  14. Pass49,877 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    49,877 miles
    Test number
    146943789041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass48,718 miles (+2,195)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,718 miles
    Test number
    625472955159
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel filler cap seal perished

  16. Pass46,523 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,523 miles
    Test number
    138822944159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,486 miles (+1,126)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,486 miles
    Test number
    278207934479
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass45,360 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,360 miles
    Test number
    105790603249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail45,330 miles (+1,941)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,330 miles
    Test number
    219667393198
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass43,389 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    43,389 miles
    Test number
    936415282114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,749 miles
    Test number
    199085941150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,748 miles (+1,790)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    436655241167
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass38,958 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    38,958 miles
    Test number
    311748530163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,150 miles (+5,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,150 miles
    Test number
    300388519166
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass31,928 miles (+5,441)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    31,928 miles
    Test number
    804644238148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,487 miles (+5,468)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,487 miles
    Test number
    301918717144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,019 miles
    Test number
    750823736100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 FAL

Does X1 FAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 FAL is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 FAL?
The MOT on X1 FAL is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 FAL done?
X1 FAL was recorded at 59,658 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,958 miles a year.
Has X1 FAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 FAL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X1 FAL 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 X1 FAL find?
X1 FAL passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear upper body panel corroded.; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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