2014 Smart Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · GL14 NZD
2014 Smart Fortwo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 2014. Recorded mileage 60,467 miles. MOT expired on 24 Feb 2022.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORTWO
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Feb 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 60,467 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL14 NZD Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/02/2021
- 60,467 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL14 NZD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Smart Fortwo (GL14 NZD) between August 2017 and February 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
GL14 NZD Mileage History
- 17/08/201722,315 mi
- 04/09/201831,810 mi+9,495 mi
- 06/02/201935,768 mi+3,958 mi
- 25/02/202046,433 mi+10,665 mi
- 25/02/202046,433 mi
- 08/02/202160,467 mi+14,034 mi
Average of roughly 10,962 miles per year across 6 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: Below Average
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