Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 698 cc
LB08 VZAMOT history
LB08 VZA is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 23 Jun 2008. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,319 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 30 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 53,319 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,537 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB08 VZA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- Fortwo Coupe
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 23 Jun 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB08 VZA was last recorded at 53,319 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 2,727 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Aug 2022: 44,746 miles, lower than 54,632 miles on 8 Nov 2021.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 50,592 miles · 8 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,727 miles
- Average per year
- 2,537 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 53,319 miles
- 2024 – 50,592 miles
- 2023 – 48,165 miles
- 2022 – 44,751 miles
- 2021 – 54,632 miles
- 2020 – 39,498 miles
- 2019 – 35,323 miles
- 2018 – 29,228 miles
- 2017 – 26,918 miles
- 2016 – 23,910 miles
- 2015 – 23,177 miles
- 2014 – 22,035 miles
- 2013 – 21,178 miles
- 2012 – 19,699 miles
- 2011 – 17,463 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,319 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking
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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,319 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 53,319 miles
- Test number
- 733994565971
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking
Fail53,319 miles (+2,727)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,319 miles
- Test number
- 336713883558
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking
Pass50,592 miles (+2,427)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 50,592 miles
- Test number
- 966098460853
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass48,165 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 48,165 miles
- Test number
- 684568810431
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail48,165 miles (+3,414)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,165 miles
- Test number
- 831795839898
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass44,751 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 44,751 miles
- Test number
- 681360165819
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,746 miles (-9,886)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,746 miles
- Test number
- 570521993267
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass54,632 miles (+12,073)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 54,632 miles
- Test number
- 856787214057
- 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))
Fail42,559 miles (+3,061)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,559 miles
- Test number
- 509891038986
- MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- 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))
Pass39,498 miles (+4,175)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 39,498 miles
- Test number
- 570028106803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 35,323 miles
- Test number
- 116972740133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,323 miles (+6,095)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,323 miles
- Test number
- 301033979878
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Pass29,228 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 29,228 miles
- Test number
- 470928199472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,658 miles (+1,740)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 28,658 miles
- Test number
- 630414534147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,918 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 26,918 miles
- Test number
- 458698656432
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryKnocking from steering when rocked
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension upper mounting, play when vehicle jacked
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damaged tread and nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater faded
Fail26,918 miles (+3,008)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,918 miles
- Test number
- 912780092541
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFuel filler cap seal deteriorated
- AdvisoryKnocking from steering when rocked
- AdvisoryNearside front suspension upper mounting, play when vehicle jacked
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre damaged tread and nail in tread
- AdvisoryOffside side repeater faded
Pass23,910 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 23,910 miles
- Test number
- 298615305643
- AdvisoryCovers under the car
Fail23,910 miles (+733)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,910 miles
- Test number
- 537469599056
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryCovers under the car
Pass23,177 miles (+1,142)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 23,177 miles
- Test number
- 779183655102
- NoteBoth front tyres perished/cracked
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass22,035 miles (+857)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 22,035 miles
- Test number
- 167574074175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,178 miles (+1,479)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 21,178 miles
- Test number
- 435881133222
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,699 miles (+2,236)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 19,699 miles
- Test number
- 926238992150
- NoteBattery weak
Pass17,463 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 17,463 miles
- Test number
- 496745971196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB08 VZA
- Does LB08 VZA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB08 VZA expired on 30 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB08 VZA?
- The MOT on LB08 VZA expired on 30 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB08 VZA done?
- LB08 VZA was recorded at 53,319 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 2,537 miles a year.
- Has LB08 VZA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB08 VZA has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB08 VZA ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB08 VZA find?
- LB08 VZA passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: fuel cap seal is cracking.
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