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Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 Auto

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 698 cc

LB55 ZTEMOT history

LB55 ZTE is a silver petrol Smart Fortwo Pulse 61 Auto first used on 20 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,064 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
113,064 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Fortwo Pulse 61 Auto
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
20 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZTE was last recorded at 113,064 miles on 6 May 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,061 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
5,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,064 miles
  • 2025 – 110,832 miles
  • 2023 – 110,482 miles
  • 2022 – 109,495 miles
  • 2021 – 105,325 miles
  • 2020 – 104,357 miles
  • 2019 – 102,701 miles
  • 2018 – 93,014 miles
  • 2017 – 79,513 miles
  • 2016 – 69,349 miles
  • 2015 – 61,301 miles
  • 2014 – 57,012 miles
  • 2013 – 51,297 miles
  • 2012 – 45,423 miles
  • 2011 – 38,151 miles
  • 2010 – 31,872 miles
  • 2009 – 25,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,064 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Engine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated lightly weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front suspension and steering components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,064 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,064 miles
    Test number
    743021486197
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail113,061 miles (+2,229)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,061 miles
    Test number
    183426335854
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass110,832 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,832 miles
    Test number
    481543572364
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated lightly weakened (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components corroded

  4. Fail110,830 miles (+348)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,830 miles
    Test number
    520007133276
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess deteriorated lightly weakened (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and steering components corroded

  5. Pass110,482 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,482 miles
    Test number
    761637547431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  6. Fail110,447 miles (+952)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,447 miles
    Test number
    768790779224
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass109,495 miles (+4,170)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    534579198960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,325 miles (+968)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,325 miles
    Test number
    553185283596
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass104,357 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    845318754586
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,357 miles (+1,656)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,357 miles
    Test number
    466972484257
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is slightly spongy
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,701 miles (+9,687)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    102,701 miles
    Test number
    713789086111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    540473174351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,014 miles (+13,501)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,014 miles
    Test number
    266447333057
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass79,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    158667700932
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail79,513 miles (+10,164)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,513 miles
    Test number
    618912886674
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass69,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    860186681921
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail69,349 miles (+8,048)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,349 miles
    Test number
    533132953495
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,301 miles (+4,289)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    647127225077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,012 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    57,012 miles
    Test number
    595501624047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,297 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    225906313027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,423 miles (+7,272)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    45,423 miles
    Test number
    375846922086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,151 miles
    Test number
    169785721040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,151 miles (+6,279)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,151 miles
    Test number
    597335921017
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass31,872 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,872 miles
    Test number
    972407720035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail31,849 miles (+6,653)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,849 miles
    Test number
    310765020028
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  26. Pass25,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    143189419442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail25,196 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,196 miles
    Test number
    944279019021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LB55 ZTE

Does LB55 ZTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZTE is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZTE?
The MOT on LB55 ZTE is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZTE done?
LB55 ZTE was recorded at 113,064 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 5,081 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZTE has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZTE 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 ZTE find?
LB55 ZTE passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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