Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Red and Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

L5 BLFMOT history

L5 BLF is a red and silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 11 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 81,444 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L5 BLF red Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
81,444 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 BLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Red and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 BLF was last recorded at 81,444 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 7,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,149 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,295 miles
Average per year
4,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,444 miles
  • 2025 – 74,149 miles
  • 2024 – 67,920 miles
  • 2023 – 59,282 miles
  • 2022 – 52,945 miles
  • 2021 – 45,768 miles
  • 2020 – 42,313 miles
  • 2019 – 38,233 miles
  • 2018 – 33,507 miles
  • 2017 – 29,592 miles
  • 2016 – 25,260 miles
  • 2015 – 23,267 miles
  • 2014 – 20,337 miles
  • 2013 – 16,604 miles
  • 2012 – 13,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,444 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front brake disc back plate corroded and insecure rubbing on disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,444 miles (+7,295)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    81,444 miles
    Test number
    876520529545
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass74,149 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    109952119177
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail74,149 miles (+6,229)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,149 miles
    Test number
    504756943218
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass67,920 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,920 miles
    Test number
    468380319491
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail67,919 miles (+8,637)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,919 miles
    Test number
    244021634336
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass59,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    355308875006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail59,282 miles (+6,337)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,282 miles
    Test number
    769840030748
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass52,945 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,945 miles
    Test number
    822995204441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate corroded and insecure rubbing on disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail52,924 miles (+7,156)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,924 miles
    Test number
    979416062978
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc back plate corroded and insecure rubbing on disc
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass45,768 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,768 miles
    Test number
    460274056725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,760 miles (+3,447)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,760 miles
    Test number
    946975136462
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside tred (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass42,313 miles (+4,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,313 miles
    Test number
    190056127517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass38,233 miles (+4,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    38,233 miles
    Test number
    521282960308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass33,507 miles (+3,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,507 miles
    Test number
    374224637015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass29,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,592 miles
    Test number
    421086312584
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight play.

  16. Fail29,592 miles (+4,332)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,592 miles
    Test number
    836531628323
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight play.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring weak. Coils overlapping each other.

  17. Pass25,260 miles (+1,993)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,260 miles
    Test number
    469151497871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,267 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    23,267 miles
    Test number
    675669625291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail23,204 miles (+2,867)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,204 miles
    Test number
    656726625256
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass20,337 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    20,337 miles
    Test number
    839389584111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,604 miles (+3,367)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    16,604 miles
    Test number
    145883313237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass13,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    13,237 miles
    Test number
    205940432401
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L5 BLF

Does L5 BLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 BLF is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 BLF?
The MOT on L5 BLF is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 BLF done?
L5 BLF was recorded at 81,444 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 4,726 miles a year.
Has L5 BLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 BLF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 BLF 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 L5 BLF find?
L5 BLF passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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