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Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

X28 REDMOT history

X28 RED is a black petrol Smart Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto first used on 29 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 99,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.

X28 RED black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,059 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 RED
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Pulse MHD Auto
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
29 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 RED was last recorded at 99,059 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 3,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,940 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,119 miles
Average per year
5,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,059 miles
  • 2025 – 95,940 miles
  • 2024 – 95,021 miles
  • 2022 – 91,534 miles
  • 2021 – 81,920 miles
  • 2019 – 73,675 miles
  • 2018 – 67,211 miles
  • 2017 – 63,212 miles
  • 2016 – 60,203 miles
  • 2015 – 52,559 miles
  • 2014 – 44,349 miles
  • 2013 – 28,760 miles
  • 2012 – 15,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,059 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AROUND FRONT & REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

16 tests since 9 Jul 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,059 miles (+3,119)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,059 miles
    Test number
    761915766925
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AROUND FRONT & REAR. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL CORROSION UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,940 miles (+919)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    95,940 miles
    Test number
    123696950074
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  3. Pass95,021 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    665532140619
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail95,021 miles (+3,487)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,021 miles
    Test number
    274311976312
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass91,534 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2023
    Odometer
    91,534 miles
    Test number
    475553886492
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail91,504 miles (+9,584)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,504 miles
    Test number
    208089771725
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass81,920 miles (+8,245)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    296182838421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,675 miles (+6,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    73,675 miles
    Test number
    156000234313
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass67,211 miles (+3,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    67,211 miles
    Test number
    441362987932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,212 miles (+3,009)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,212 miles
    Test number
    934415345279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  11. Pass60,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    343912200866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,203 miles (+7,644)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,203 miles
    Test number
    538094642621
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass52,559 miles (+8,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,559 miles
    Test number
    368152505221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass44,349 miles (+15,589)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    44,349 miles
    Test number
    207692394499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,760 miles (+13,242)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    28,760 miles
    Test number
    609059293122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    15,518 miles
    Test number
    106281492122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 RED

Does X28 RED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 RED is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 RED?
The MOT on X28 RED is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 RED done?
X28 RED was recorded at 99,059 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 5,909 miles a year.
Has X28 RED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 RED has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on X28 RED 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 X28 RED find?
X28 RED passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around front & rear.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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