Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,332 cc

LB05 KCXMOT history

LB05 KCX is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,731 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,731 mi
At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 KCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Forfour
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,332 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 KCX was last recorded at 92,731 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,731 miles · 27 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,731 miles
  • 2024 – 88,548 miles
  • 2023 – 84,232 miles
  • 2022 – 77,322 miles
  • 2021 – 64,188 miles
  • 2020 – 59,389 miles
  • 2019 – 50,652 miles
  • 2017 – 46,331 miles
  • 2016 – 41,554 miles
  • 2014 – 34,777 miles
  • 2013 – 31,783 miles
  • 2012 – 28,344 miles
  • 2011 – 24,744 miles
  • 2010 – 21,365 miles
  • 2009 – 17,706 miles
  • 2008 – 13,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,731 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryAux/vbelt wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,731 miles
    Test number
    929057560560
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAux/vbelt worn

  2. Fail92,731 miles (+4,183)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,731 miles
    Test number
    784426412185
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front lower arm debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on front lower arm debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryAux/vbelt worn

  3. Pass88,548 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,548 miles
    Test number
    571180622882
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass84,232 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    394574477921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Fail84,232 miles (+6,910)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,232 miles
    Test number
    487363281583
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass77,322 miles (+13,134)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,322 miles
    Test number
    894475976649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,188 miles (+4,799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    64,188 miles
    Test number
    890169306891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass59,389 miles (+3,545)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    59,389 miles
    Test number
    101431820280
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing

  9. Pass55,844 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,844 miles
    Test number
    492073695122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail55,843 miles (+5,191)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,843 miles
    Test number
    677399917444
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass50,652 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    241180186436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,331 miles (+4,777)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,331 miles
    Test number
    638821804349
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass41,554 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    41,554 miles
    Test number
    523197840065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass37,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    503041875599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail37,171 miles (+2,394)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,171 miles
    Test number
    239682387239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer walls (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass34,777 miles (+2,994)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,777 miles
    Test number
    395221604356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,783 miles (+3,439)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,783 miles
    Test number
    688906923335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,344 miles (+3,600)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    28,344 miles
    Test number
    676226562259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,744 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,744 miles
    Test number
    108087061296
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

  20. Fail24,744 miles (+3,379)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,744 miles
    Test number
    939897461228
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

  21. Pass21,365 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,365 miles
    Test number
    234524160201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,706 miles
    Test number
    630365159268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail17,693 miles (+4,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,693 miles
    Test number
    134175759239
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass13,582 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    13,582 miles
    Test number
    192561278210
    • NoteSplit on innersidewall of osf tyre (cord not showing)

  25. Fail13,582 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,582 miles
    Test number
    193671278266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteSplit on innersidewall of osf tyre (cord not showing)

Questions about LB05 KCX

Does LB05 KCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 KCX is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 KCX?
The MOT on LB05 KCX is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 KCX done?
LB05 KCX was recorded at 92,731 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 4,587 miles a year.
Has LB05 KCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 KCX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 KCX 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 KCX find?
LB05 KCX passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 32% imbalance; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); aux/vbelt worn.

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