Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

LB55 FWCMOT history

LB55 FWC is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
77,726 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 FWC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 FWC was last recorded at 77,726 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,607 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
4,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 77,726 miles
  • 2024 – 71,822 miles
  • 2023 – 66,150 miles
  • 2022 – 60,855 miles
  • 2021 – 57,004 miles
  • 2020 – 54,749 miles
  • 2019 – 51,858 miles
  • 2018 – 51,481 miles
  • 2017 – 48,521 miles
  • 2016 – 42,196 miles
  • 2015 – 38,239 miles
  • 2014 – 35,453 miles
  • 2013 – 33,195 miles
  • 2012 – 30,628 miles
  • 2011 – 26,518 miles
  • 2010 – 23,325 miles
  • 2009 – 12,409 miles
  • 2008 – 6,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,726 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded 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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Mirror loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Mirror insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,726 miles (+119)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    77,726 miles
    Test number
    649284684562
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  2. Fail77,607 miles (+5,785)5 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,607 miles
    Test number
    107759557972
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective

  3. Pass71,822 miles (+5,672)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    71,822 miles
    Test number
    813367016069
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass66,150 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    608917404928
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail66,150 miles (+5,295)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,150 miles
    Test number
    261014780191
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,855 miles
    Test number
    531091456352
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail60,855 miles (+3,851)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,855 miles
    Test number
    302017960943
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass57,004 miles (+2,255)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,004 miles
    Test number
    503471472061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,749 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,749 miles
    Test number
    867813406124
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror insecure

  10. Fail54,735 miles (+2,877)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,735 miles
    Test number
    236322491011
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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 Mirror insecure

  11. Pass51,858 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    718626485665
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top strut mounts .

  12. Fail51,858 miles (+377)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    846522462850
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top strut mounts .

  13. Pass51,481 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    51,481 miles
    Test number
    513322450502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail51,466 miles (+2,945)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,466 miles
    Test number
    367496176982
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  15. Pass48,521 miles (+6,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,521 miles
    Test number
    213898388626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass42,196 miles (+3,957)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,196 miles
    Test number
    191709584550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,239 miles (+2,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,239 miles
    Test number
    927317729416
    • AdvisoryCracks both rear tyres

  18. Pass35,453 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    35,453 miles
    Test number
    926714244399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,195 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,195 miles
    Test number
    536281353370
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail33,193 miles (+2,565)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,193 miles
    Test number
    526561753309
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass30,628 miles (+4,110)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    30,628 miles
    Test number
    569705642387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,518 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    26,518 miles
    Test number
    599607741332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail26,506 miles (+3,181)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,506 miles
    Test number
    829100541307
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass23,325 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,325 miles
    Test number
    472281840448
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  25. Fail23,325 miles (+10,916)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,325 miles
    Test number
    470751740432
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

  26. Pass12,409 miles (+5,627)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,409 miles
    Test number
    800591949388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass6,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    6,782 miles
    Test number
    750555348398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 FWC

Does LB55 FWC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 FWC is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB55 FWC?
The MOT on LB55 FWC is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 FWC done?
LB55 FWC was recorded at 77,726 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,184 miles a year.
Has LB55 FWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 FWC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 FWC 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 LB55 FWC find?
LB55 FWC passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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