Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 999 cc

L5 DXGMOT history

L5 DXG is a silver diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 20 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 54,911 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

L5 DXG silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
54,911 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 DXG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 DXG was last recorded at 54,911 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,920 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,991 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,920 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,911 miles
  • 2025 – 51,991 miles
  • 2023 – 51,864 miles
  • 2022 – 47,018 miles
  • 2021 – 46,219 miles
  • 2020 – 43,133 miles
  • 2019 – 31,729 miles
  • 2018 – 26,860 miles
  • 2017 – 23,197 miles
  • 2016 – 19,539 miles
  • 2015 – 15,205 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,911 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 2 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,911 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    54,911 miles
    Test number
    250388463380
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass51,991 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    264342467969
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail51,991 miles (+127)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,991 miles
    Test number
    321149516428
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass51,864 miles (+4,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    51,864 miles
    Test number
    703765255109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass47,018 miles (+799)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    47,018 miles
    Test number
    883107230884
    • 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))
  6. Pass46,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    838910868746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail46,219 miles (+3,086)2 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,219 miles
    Test number
    295694124194
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass43,133 miles (+11,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    43,133 miles
    Test number
    167446540287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass31,729 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    947600542719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,860 miles (+3,663)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    26,860 miles
    Test number
    628322047325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,197 miles (+3,658)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    23,197 miles
    Test number
    110776176826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,539 miles (+4,334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    19,539 miles
    Test number
    938478642285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,205 miles
    Test number
    976133155161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L5 DXG

Does L5 DXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 DXG is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 DXG?
The MOT on L5 DXG is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 DXG done?
L5 DXG was recorded at 54,911 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has L5 DXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 DXG has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 DXG 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 DXG find?
L5 DXG passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes.

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