Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

LB04 FVLMOT history

LB04 FVL is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 17 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 187,271 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
187,271 km
At MOT on 16 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,637 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 FVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 FVL was last recorded at 187,271 km on 16 Mar 2022, 2,313 km more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,958 km · 22 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,313 km
Average per year
1,637 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 187,271 km
  • 2020 – 184,958 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,271 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,271 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    187,271 km
    Test number
    524678036694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail187,271 km (+2,313)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,271 km
    Test number
    743292598438
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass184,958 km (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,958 km
    Test number
    521084681056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail184,954 km1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,954 km
    Test number
    764488444724
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass111,474 miles (+5,244)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    111,474 miles
    Test number
    840483199851
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside foot & hand brake performance low

  6. Pass106,230 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    106,230 miles
    Test number
    312960648197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail106,218 miles (+2,832)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,218 miles
    Test number
    591501748840
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass103,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,386 miles
    Test number
    493177149296
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake needs some slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake needs some slight adjustment

  9. Fail103,386 miles (+4,848)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,386 miles
    Test number
    236908216104
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hand brake needs some slight adjustment
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake needs some slight adjustment

  10. Pass98,538 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    98,538 miles
    Test number
    859697742582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs have slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNo rev counter
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays loose

  11. Fail98,538 miles (+3,973)3 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,538 miles
    Test number
    617440065795
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake discs have slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNo rev counter
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays loose

  12. Pass94,565 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    525558253323
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail94,565 miles (+6,983)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,565 miles
    Test number
    905678253328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass87,582 miles (+4,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    87,582 miles
    Test number
    439618872299
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass82,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    392033030386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail82,787 miles (+17,333)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,787 miles
    Test number
    722813830363
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass65,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,454 miles
    Test number
    662709999229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,450 miles (+19,150)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    642769199254
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  19. Pass46,300 miles (+20,836)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    46,300 miles
    Test number
    874395798215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    873111857148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 FVL

Does LB04 FVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 FVL expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 FVL?
The MOT on LB04 FVL expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 FVL done?
LB04 FVL was recorded at 187,271 km at its MOT on 16 Mar 2022, an average of 1,637 km a year.
Has LB04 FVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 FVL has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 FVL 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 LB04 FVL find?
LB04 FVL passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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