Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver and Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 999 cc

LA51 ZTVMOT history

LA51 ZTV is a silver and blue petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 21 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 61,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
61,075 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ZTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ZTV was last recorded at 61,075 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,648 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,427 miles · 8 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,648 miles
Average per year
2,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 61,075 miles
  • 2024 – 56,427 miles
  • 2023 – 52,610 miles
  • 2022 – 47,288 miles
  • 2021 – 45,566 miles
  • 2019 – 44,026 miles
  • 2018 – 40,889 miles
  • 2017 – 39,864 miles
  • 2016 – 31,804 miles
  • 2015 – 27,353 miles
  • 2014 – 27,110 miles
  • 2013 – 26,656 miles
  • 2012 – 26,151 miles
  • 2011 – 25,749 miles
  • 2010 – 24,888 miles
  • 2009 – 24,031 miles
  • 2008 – 23,588 miles
  • 2007 – 22,500 miles
  • 2006 – 20,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,075 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,075 miles (+4,648)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    61,075 miles
    Test number
    763533073924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass56,427 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,427 miles
    Test number
    579136154502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail56,413 miles (+3,803)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,413 miles
    Test number
    908436595746
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass52,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    414369521106
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail52,610 miles (+5,322)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,610 miles
    Test number
    832805054276
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass47,288 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,288 miles
    Test number
    792788172650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,282 miles (+1,212)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    821047153904
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass46,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    775690778462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,070 miles (+504)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,070 miles
    Test number
    585212696604
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass45,566 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    45,566 miles
    Test number
    863873168952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail45,562 miles (+1,536)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,562 miles
    Test number
    378538635798
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass44,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    701427554478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,026 miles (+3,137)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,026 miles
    Test number
    768647742346
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  14. Pass40,889 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    40,889 miles
    Test number
    336003776928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,881 miles (+1,017)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,881 miles
    Test number
    946915153894
    • MajorAll direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass39,864 miles (+8,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    39,864 miles
    Test number
    701841481271
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,804 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    31,804 miles
    Test number
    498928529648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,353 miles (+243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    27,353 miles
    Test number
    828961922007
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass27,110 miles (+454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    27,110 miles
    Test number
    186939724421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail26,656 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,656 miles
    Test number
    788672533032
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass26,656 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,656 miles
    Test number
    958652633038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,151 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    468951442089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,150 miles (+401)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,150 miles
    Test number
    487030842079
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  24. Pass25,749 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    25,749 miles
    Test number
    539573231048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,888 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,888 miles
    Test number
    902880940084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail24,888 miles (+857)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,888 miles
    Test number
    634500540078
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass24,031 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    24,031 miles
    Test number
    410374049095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass23,588 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    303761858043
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteCracks in nearside front tyre

  29. Fail23,588 miles (+1,088)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,588 miles
    Test number
    344960058072
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteCracks in nearside front tyre

  30. Fail22,500 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,500 miles
    Test number
    133857847044
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  31. Pass22,500 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    22,500 miles
    Test number
    181507247081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,447 miles
    Test number
    102802156487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ZTV

Does LA51 ZTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 ZTV is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ZTV?
The MOT on LA51 ZTV is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 ZTV done?
LA51 ZTV was recorded at 61,075 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,062 miles a year.
Has LA51 ZTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ZTV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 ZTV 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 LA51 ZTV find?
LA51 ZTV passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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