Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

LB05 BDXMOT history

LB05 BDX is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 41,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,101 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 BDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 BDX was last recorded at 41,101 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,365 miles · 6 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
736 miles
Average per year
1,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,101 miles
  • 2025 – 40,365 miles
  • 2024 – 39,267 miles
  • 2023 – 38,079 miles
  • 2020 – 37,998 miles
  • 2019 – 36,586 miles
  • 2018 – 33,177 miles
  • 2017 – 31,184 miles
  • 2016 – 29,646 miles
  • 2015 – 27,813 miles
  • 2014 – 26,245 miles
  • 2013 – 24,112 miles
  • 2012 – 23,664 miles
  • 2011 – 22,557 miles
  • 2010 – 20,008 miles
  • 2008 – 18,608 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,101 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,101 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,101 miles
    Test number
    594212061529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail41,098 miles (+733)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,098 miles
    Test number
    775746725679
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass40,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    888750118884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail40,365 miles (+1,098)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,365 miles
    Test number
    194586857364
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass39,267 miles (+1,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    39,267 miles
    Test number
    305227034835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass38,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    134626029155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail38,079 miles (+81)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,079 miles
    Test number
    139151235903
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass37,998 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,998 miles
    Test number
    842407924976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail37,996 miles (+1,410)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,996 miles
    Test number
    681386213581
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust tall section missing

  10. Pass36,586 miles (+3,409)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,586 miles
    Test number
    698957439808
    • MinorNearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass33,177 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    33,177 miles
    Test number
    966246134391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass31,184 miles (+1,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,184 miles
    Test number
    152471349398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge of tread worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished

  13. Pass29,646 miles (+1,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,646 miles
    Test number
    533134106923
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall perished

  14. Pass27,813 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    122582860567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,245 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    26,245 miles
    Test number
    385256234361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,112 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,112 miles
    Test number
    327550933384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,664 miles (+1,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    23,664 miles
    Test number
    469331342360
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass22,557 miles (+2,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    22,557 miles
    Test number
    605915031383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass20,447 miles (+439)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,447 miles
    Test number
    938038211063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,008 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    20,008 miles
    Test number
    653960540095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,608 miles
    Test number
    460654488191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 BDX

Does LB05 BDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 BDX is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 BDX?
The MOT on LB05 BDX 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 LB05 BDX done?
LB05 BDX was recorded at 41,101 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 1,270 miles a year.
Has LB05 BDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 BDX has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 BDX 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 LB05 BDX find?
LB05 BDX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking.

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