MCC Smart Passion Auto (lhd)

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 599 cc

X796 JNVMOT history

X796 JNV is a silver petrol MCC Smart Passion Auto (lhd) first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 61,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2026
Mileage
61,246 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 JNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
MCC
Model
Smart Passion Auto (lhd)
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 JNV was last recorded at 61,246 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 2,049 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2022: 55,909 miles, lower than 71,501 miles on 26 Jan 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
59,197 miles · 2 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,049 miles
Average per year
1,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,246 miles
  • 2024 – 59,197 miles
  • 2023 – 57,711 miles
  • 2022 – 55,909 miles
  • 2021 – 71,501 miles
  • 2017 – 55,895 miles
  • 2015 – 55,895 miles
  • 2011 – 55,811 miles
  • 2010 – 54,891 miles
  • 2009 – 53,960 miles
  • 2008 – 52,120 miles
  • 2006 – 32,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,246 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emissions in and out of limits
  • AdvisorySteering tight

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)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Emissions in and out of lambda limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,246 miles (+2,049)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,246 miles
    Test number
    947131971516
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emissions in and out of limits
    • AdvisorySteering tight

  2. Pass59,197 miles (+1,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,197 miles
    Test number
    496636909347
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryEmissions in and out of limits

  3. Pass57,711 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    710700541346
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions in and out of lambda limit
    • AdvisorySteering feels notchy

  4. Fail57,711 miles (+1,802)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,711 miles
    Test number
    653877964621
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions in and out of lambda limit
    • AdvisorySteering feels notchy

  5. Pass55,909 miles (-15,592)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    55,909 miles
    Test number
    105958940094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,501 miles (+15,606)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    71,501 miles
    Test number
    859695186872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass55,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    495595790599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail55,895 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    571634793487
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  9. Pass55,895 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    378266682314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,811 miles (+920)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    55,811 miles
    Test number
    925270191237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,891 miles (+931)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    54,891 miles
    Test number
    744458870210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass53,960 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    181784369201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,120 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,120 miles
    Test number
    340110398481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,118 miles (+19,975)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,118 miles
    Test number
    680668088226
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass32,143 miles (+525)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    32,143 miles
    Test number
    532256486164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,618 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,618 miles
    Test number
    301240486190
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about X796 JNV

Does X796 JNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 JNV expired on 1 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 JNV?
The MOT on X796 JNV expired on 1 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 JNV done?
X796 JNV was recorded at 61,246 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 1,553 miles a year.
Has X796 JNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 JNV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X796 JNV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X796 JNV find?
X796 JNV passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 9 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and 6 more.

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