2014 Smart Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · FY14 CFO
2014 Smart Fortwo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2014. Recorded mileage 29,240 miles. MOT valid until 17 May 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORTWO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FY14 CFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 29,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY14 CFO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Smart Fortwo (FY14 CFO) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FY14 CFO Mileage History
- 01/05/202422,804 mi
- 09/05/202526,406 mi+3,602 mi
- 09/05/202526,406 mi
- 13/05/202629,240 mi+2,834 mi
- 13/05/202629,240 mi
Average of roughly 3,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Smart Smart Fortwo (451)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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