Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Red and Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 698 cc

L3 LSLMOT history

L3 LSL is a red and silver petrol Smart (mcc) Cabriolet first used on 9 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2027
Mileage
69,617 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L3 LSL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
9 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L3 LSL was last recorded at 69,617 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 2,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,578 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,039 miles
Average per year
3,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,617 miles
  • 2025 – 67,578 miles
  • 2024 – 65,158 miles
  • 2023 – 63,169 miles
  • 2022 – 61,607 miles
  • 2021 – 60,024 miles
  • 2020 – 58,324 miles
  • 2019 – 52,866 miles
  • 2018 – 48,410 miles
  • 2017 – 40,052 miles
  • 2016 – 36,946 miles
  • 2015 – 35,637 miles
  • 2014 – 31,885 miles
  • 2013 – 27,193 miles
  • 2012 – 23,379 miles
  • 2011 – 20,341 miles
  • 2010 – 16,503 miles
  • 2009 – 11,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,617 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,617 miles (+2,039)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    69,617 miles
    Test number
    419102624827
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 15 72t (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass67,578 miles (+2,420)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    67,578 miles
    Test number
    358956734910
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass65,158 miles (+1,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,158 miles
    Test number
    957491847738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face, nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside (5.3.2 (c))
  4. Pass63,169 miles (+1,562)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    291150934758
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass61,607 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,607 miles
    Test number
    378524468511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail61,606 miles (+1,582)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,606 miles
    Test number
    850709462205
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to rear box leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass60,024 miles (+1,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    60,024 miles
    Test number
    272247450528
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass58,324 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,324 miles
    Test number
    461719104773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail58,319 miles (+5,453)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,319 miles
    Test number
    670962088332
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass52,866 miles (+4,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    52,866 miles
    Test number
    364418769031
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass48,410 miles (+131)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    48,410 miles
    Test number
    280912951669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,279 miles (+8,227)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,279 miles
    Test number
    476211618958
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  13. Pass40,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    40,052 miles
    Test number
    660279089027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,052 miles (+3,106)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,052 miles
    Test number
    469112078068
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  15. Pass36,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    36,946 miles
    Test number
    809236723365
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Fail36,946 miles (+1,309)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,946 miles
    Test number
    295334651772
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass35,637 miles (+3,752)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    359769295120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,885 miles (+9)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,885 miles
    Test number
    125285204290
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  19. Fail31,876 miles (+4,683)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,876 miles
    Test number
    475784604214
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge
  20. Pass27,193 miles (+3,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,193 miles
    Test number
    175098103286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  21. Pass23,379 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    23,379 miles
    Test number
    337358402221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,341 miles (+3,838)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,341 miles
    Test number
    729185651257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,503 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    16,503 miles
    Test number
    422334870298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,801 miles
    Test number
    350495479428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L3 LSL

Does L3 LSL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L3 LSL is valid until 14 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L3 LSL?
The MOT on L3 LSL is valid until 14 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L3 LSL done?
L3 LSL was recorded at 69,617 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 3,391 miles a year.
Has L3 LSL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L3 LSL has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L3 LSL 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 L3 LSL find?
L3 LSL passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 15 72t; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 145 65 15 72t.

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