Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

Y8 CJJMOT history

Y8 CJJ is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 21 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 76,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

Y8 CJJ black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
76,761 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 CJJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
21 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 CJJ was last recorded at 76,761 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 2,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2024: 71,973 miles, lower than 86,458 miles on 9 Jan 2023.

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
74,405 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,356 miles
Average per year
4,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,761 miles
  • 2025 – 74,405 miles
  • 2024 – 71,975 miles
  • 2023 – 86,458 miles
  • 2021 – 65,777 miles
  • 2020 – 60,305 miles
  • 2019 – 55,079 miles
  • 2018 – 50,360 miles
  • 2017 – 45,165 miles
  • 2016 – 40,578 miles
  • 2015 – 35,682 miles
  • 2014 – 30,674 miles
  • 2013 – 24,350 miles
  • 2012 – 18,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,761 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,761 miles (+2,356)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    76,761 miles
    Test number
    627691215360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass74,405 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    820154804125
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail74,405 miles (+2,430)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,405 miles
    Test number
    587630430639
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass71,975 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,975 miles
    Test number
    694415825699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail71,973 miles (-14,485)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,973 miles
    Test number
    498509227875
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle to rear drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass86,458 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    343405619803
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail86,458 miles (+20,681)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,458 miles
    Test number
    143464344579
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass65,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    65,777 miles
    Test number
    729169819356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail65,777 miles (+5,472)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,777 miles
    Test number
    486144322295
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass60,305 miles (+5,226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,305 miles
    Test number
    443790678088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass55,079 miles (+50)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,079 miles
    Test number
    899988150896
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail55,029 miles (+4,669)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,029 miles
    Test number
    990987349796
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass50,360 miles (+5,195)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,360 miles
    Test number
    539387269233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,165 miles (+4,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,165 miles
    Test number
    978278713509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass40,578 miles (+4,896)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,578 miles
    Test number
    954657724669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass35,682 miles (+5,008)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,682 miles
    Test number
    489839469376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    189940654365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,674 miles (+6,324)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,674 miles
    Test number
    138870254334
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass24,350 miles (+5,381)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    24,350 miles
    Test number
    156866273284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    18,969 miles
    Test number
    166203992220
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y8 CJJ

Does Y8 CJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 CJJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 CJJ?
The MOT on Y8 CJJ is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 CJJ done?
Y8 CJJ was recorded at 76,761 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,349 miles a year.
Has Y8 CJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 CJJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 CJJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y8 CJJ find?
Y8 CJJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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