Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

L29 BUSMOT history

L29 BUS is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Cabriolet first used on 15 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
78,292 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,345 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L29 BUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L29 BUS was last recorded at 78,292 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,202 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,090 miles
Average per year
3,345 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,292 miles
  • 2025 – 76,202 miles
  • 2023 – 73,059 miles
  • 2022 – 70,730 miles
  • 2021 – 66,496 miles
  • 2020 – 62,690 miles
  • 2019 – 62,383 miles
  • 2018 – 61,641 miles
  • 2017 – 61,413 miles
  • 2016 – 58,530 miles
  • 2015 – 55,944 miles
  • 2014 – 53,250 miles
  • 2013 – 44,059 miles
  • 2012 – 37,829 miles
  • 2011 – 35,313 miles
  • 2010 – 31,228 miles
  • 2009 – 23,408 miles
  • 2008 – 19,004 miles
  • 2007 – 15,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,292 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,292 miles (+2,090)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    78,292 miles
    Test number
    268777307766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass76,202 miles (+3,143)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    76,202 miles
    Test number
    437645326084
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/40/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    796074921056
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail73,059 miles (+2,329)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,059 miles
    Test number
    108258191661
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass70,730 miles (+4,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    70,730 miles
    Test number
    459592104661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass66,496 miles (+3,806)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    727601828711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    656840765492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail62,690 miles (+307)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    710584865309
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass62,383 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    62,383 miles
    Test number
    996062499745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass61,641 miles (+228)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    61,641 miles
    Test number
    458238816865
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass61,413 miles (+2,883)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,413 miles
    Test number
    812174049600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  12. Pass58,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    316848631497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,530 miles (+2,586)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,530 miles
    Test number
    436413963092
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,944 miles
    Test number
    516166945128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail55,944 miles (+2,694)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,944 miles
    Test number
    205996045125
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,250 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2015
    Odometer
    53,250 miles
    Test number
    665270244136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,248 miles (+9,189)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,248 miles
    Test number
    668864334181
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass44,059 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,059 miles
    Test number
    915175433169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,829 miles (+45)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    948838232195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Fail37,784 miles (+2,471)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,784 miles
    Test number
    275553232451
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass35,313 miles (+4,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,313 miles
    Test number
    357199331117
    • NoteOffside front tyre appears underinflated

  22. Pass31,228 miles (+7,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    202460990060
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass23,408 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    23,408 miles
    Test number
    534439249096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,004 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,004 miles
    Test number
    143247678446
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass19,004 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,004 miles
    Test number
    904237778018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,178 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,178 miles
    Test number
    520489977003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about L29 BUS

Does L29 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L29 BUS is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L29 BUS?
The MOT on L29 BUS is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L29 BUS done?
L29 BUS was recorded at 78,292 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 3,345 miles a year.
Has L29 BUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L29 BUS has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on L29 BUS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L29 BUS find?
L29 BUS passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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