Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 698 cc

X781 BALMOT history

X781 BAL is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Cabriolet first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 129,295 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
129,295 km
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,067 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 BAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 BAL was last recorded at 129,295 km on 13 Jan 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 May 2010: 81,103 miles, lower than 81,141 miles on 29 Apr 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,295 km · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
3,067 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,295 km
  • 2025 – 127,558 km
  • 2023 – 125,994 km
  • 2022 – 122,616 km
  • 2018 – 111,051 km
  • 2017 – 107,702 km
  • 2016 – 100,376 km
  • 2015 – 97,510 km
  • 2014 – 94,726 km
  • 2013 – 91,247 km
  • 2012 – 88,904 km
  • 2011 – 84,633 km
  • 2009 – 77,616 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,295 km
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,295 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    129,295 km
    Test number
    323494110757
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail129,295 km (+1,737)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,295 km
    Test number
    506690495596
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass127,558 km (+1,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    127,558 km
    Test number
    381845937138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,994 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,994 km
    Test number
    251807480290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail125,964 miles (+80)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,964 miles
    Test number
    626303989192
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail125,884 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,884 miles
    Test number
    113003231936
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted on both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,616 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    122,616 km
    Test number
    503598279226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,699 miles (+1,856)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,699 miles
    Test number
    230169382257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,843 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,843 miles
    Test number
    698816671576
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail116,841 miles (+2,917)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,841 miles
    Test number
    368446125186
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded and greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront front suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass113,924 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,924 miles
    Test number
    317256842178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail113,919 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,919 miles
    Test number
    745458671500
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass111,051 km (+3,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    111,051 km
    Test number
    734037498131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass107,702 km (+7,326)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    107,702 km
    Test number
    763077992143
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to suspension components

  15. Pass100,376 km (+2,866)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,376 km
    Test number
    534437373878
    • AdvisoryFRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED
    • AdvisoryVARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

  16. Pass97,510 km (+10)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    97,510 km
    Test number
    877935295146
    • NoteBrake discs have slight corrosion
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  17. Fail97,500 km (+2,774)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,500 km
    Test number
    847881495161
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBrake discs have slight corrosion
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  18. Pass94,726 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,726 km
    Test number
    529230364158
    • NoteChassis has slight corrosion
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  19. Fail94,726 km3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,726 km
    Test number
    596790364120
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteChassis has slight corrosion
    • NoteVarious brake pipes corroded
    • NoteVarious suspension components corroded

  20. Pass91,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    757928873176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail91,328 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,328 miles
    Test number
    139925673173
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail91,247 km (+2,343)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,247 km
    Test number
    335505463130
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass88,904 km
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    88,904 km
    Test number
    288180162127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,904 km (+4,271)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,904 km
    Test number
    219569252423
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

  25. Pass84,633 km
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,633 km
    Test number
    689677051124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass81,103 miles (-38)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,103 miles
    Test number
    530887730119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,141 miles (+2)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,141 miles
    Test number
    181419310116
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  28. Fail81,139 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,139 miles
    Test number
    993113610179
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  29. Pass77,616 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,616 km
    Test number
    313568369080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass73,197 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,197 miles
    Test number
    881415638077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass69,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    69,913 miles
    Test number
    582037546372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 BAL

Does X781 BAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X781 BAL is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X781 BAL?
The MOT on X781 BAL is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X781 BAL done?
X781 BAL was recorded at 129,295 km at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 3,067 km a year.
Has X781 BAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 BAL has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X781 BAL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 May 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X781 BAL find?
X781 BAL passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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