2014 Smart Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · E15 BFL
2014 Smart Fortwo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2014. Recorded mileage 16,479 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORTWO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,479 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E15 BFL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 16,479 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E15 BFL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Smart Fortwo (E15 BFL) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
E15 BFL Mileage History
- 19/08/202211,818 mi
- 22/08/202313,326 mi+1,508 mi
- 15/08/202415,382 mi+2,056 mi
- 08/08/202516,479 mi+1,097 mi
Average of roughly 1,569 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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