Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

LK04 XXJMOT history

LK04 XXJ is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 131,224 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
131,224 km
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,468 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 XXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 XXJ was last recorded at 131,224 km on 27 Feb 2026, 5 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,219 km · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 km
Average per year
2,468 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,224 km
  • 2025 – 129,633 km
  • 2024 – 128,276 km
  • 2023 – 126,256 km
  • 2022 – 125,076 km
  • 2020 – 118,594 km
  • 2019 – 114,125 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,224 km
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,224 km (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    131,224 km
    Test number
    957744397494
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail131,219 km (+1,586)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,219 km
    Test number
    944509315394
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,633 km (+1,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    129,633 km
    Test number
    908000994096
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass128,276 km (+2,020)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    128,276 km
    Test number
    483708138961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass126,256 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    126,256 km
    Test number
    788006449741
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail126,256 km (+1,180)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,256 km
    Test number
    928786634076
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,076 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    125,076 km
    Test number
    957237647301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,021 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,021 miles
    Test number
    692295943931
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,019 miles4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,019 miles
    Test number
    936980227653
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,594 km (+4,469)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,594 km
    Test number
    596992479536
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,125 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    114,125 km
    Test number
    266544445752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass67,698 miles (+687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,698 miles
    Test number
    726864978458
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass67,011 miles (+3,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,011 miles
    Test number
    494006871942
    • AdvisoryN/S/R tyre side walls are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryO/S/R tyre side walls are deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass63,445 miles (+3,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    63,445 miles
    Test number
    727538927091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass59,997 miles (+1,933)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    59,997 miles
    Test number
    715116075054
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall cracking

  16. Pass58,064 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,064 miles
    Test number
    766590984048
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail58,057 miles (+993)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,057 miles
    Test number
    176579774430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass57,064 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    595197683010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindsheild wipers smearing screen

  19. Fail57,064 miles (+2,152)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,064 miles
    Test number
    728167183041
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWindsheild wipers smearing screen

  20. Pass54,912 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,912 miles
    Test number
    519187962040
    • NoteWashers partly blocked
    • NoteWiper leaving line on screen

  21. Fail54,912 miles (+1,366)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,912 miles
    Test number
    979586262060
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWashers partly blocked
    • NoteWiper leaving line on screen

  22. Fail53,546 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    245299661015
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass53,546 miles (+2,527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,546 miles
    Test number
    697139461037
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass51,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    51,019 miles
    Test number
    584008570007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail51,018 miles (+3,425)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,018 miles
    Test number
    540198770070
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass47,593 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    202908629059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,124 miles (+4,399)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,124 miles
    Test number
    492873458040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    623263997090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail38,725 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,725 miles
    Test number
    330952897055
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Questions about LK04 XXJ

Does LK04 XXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 XXJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 XXJ?
The MOT on LK04 XXJ is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 XXJ done?
LK04 XXJ was recorded at 131,224 km at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,468 km a year.
Has LK04 XXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 XXJ has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 XXJ 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 LK04 XXJ find?
LK04 XXJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive transmission.

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