Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver and Black · Petrol · 2006 · 698 cc

LB56 CNVMOT history

LB56 CNV is a silver and black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 28 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
92,849 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CNV was last recorded at 92,849 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,843 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,849 miles
  • 2025 – 89,897 miles
  • 2023 – 84,212 miles
  • 2022 – 81,233 miles
  • 2021 – 78,419 miles
  • 2020 – 73,201 miles
  • 2018 – 72,882 miles
  • 2017 – 66,999 miles
  • 2016 – 59,907 miles
  • 2015 – 51,642 miles
  • 2014 – 43,847 miles
  • 2013 – 38,053 miles
  • 2012 – 29,336 miles
  • 2011 – 23,337 miles
  • 2010 – 17,209 miles
  • 2009 – 11,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,849 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth side front top mount slighty worn but not resulting in excessive movementRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Oil leak but not excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin from inner side (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,849 miles (+6)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    92,849 miles
    Test number
    766292217101
    • AdvisoryBoth side front top mount slighty worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak but not excessive

  2. Fail92,843 miles (+2,946)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,843 miles
    Test number
    718099694074
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front top mount slighty worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak but not excessive

  3. Pass89,897 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,897 miles
    Test number
    905706334593
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Fail89,896 miles (+5,684)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,896 miles
    Test number
    680260230225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass84,212 miles (+2,979)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,212 miles
    Test number
    272708203445
    • AdvisoryFront Drag link end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass81,233 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    435206138262
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting defective

  7. Fail81,233 miles (+2,814)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,233 miles
    Test number
    912916958453
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower engine mounting defective

  8. Pass78,419 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    437622636254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass73,201 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    73,201 miles
    Test number
    496277854028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,882 miles (+5,883)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    406756297103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass66,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    795063780821
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail66,999 miles (+7,092)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,999 miles
    Test number
    377326912347
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass59,907 miles (+138)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    59,907 miles
    Test number
    647200568181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail59,769 miles (+8,127)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,769 miles
    Test number
    423831243828
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass51,642 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    51,642 miles
    Test number
    548657740143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin from inner side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low

  16. Fail51,592 miles (+7,745)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,592 miles
    Test number
    728903358780
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin from inner side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing low

  17. Pass43,847 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    396861654356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail43,847 miles (+5,794)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,847 miles
    Test number
    517331854302
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail38,053 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,053 miles
    Test number
    289685853387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass38,053 miles (+8,717)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    38,053 miles
    Test number
    887595153339
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass29,336 miles (+5,999)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,336 miles
    Test number
    285926782252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail23,337 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    445594591240
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass23,337 miles (+6,128)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    23,337 miles
    Test number
    595344691211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,209 miles (+5,973)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    17,209 miles
    Test number
    384683370411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,236 miles
    Test number
    984340789200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CNV

Does LB56 CNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CNV is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CNV?
The MOT on LB56 CNV 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 LB56 CNV done?
LB56 CNV was recorded at 92,849 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
Has LB56 CNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CNV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 CNV 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 LB56 CNV find?
LB56 CNV passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: both side front top mount slighty worn but not resulting in excessive movement; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both side; front outer track rod end ball joint has slight play both side, and 4 more.

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