Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2006 · 698 cc

LK56 FLJMOT history

LK56 FLJ is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

LK56 FLJ black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Apr 2027
Mileage
72,302 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,742 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 FLJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 FLJ was last recorded at 72,302 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 1,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,872 miles · 10 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,430 miles
Average per year
2,742 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,302 miles
  • 2025 – 70,872 miles
  • 2024 – 67,776 miles
  • 2022 – 55,230 miles
  • 2019 – 55,049 miles
  • 2018 – 54,645 miles
  • 2017 – 54,356 miles
  • 2016 – 52,421 miles
  • 2015 – 46,714 miles
  • 2013 – 43,990 miles
  • 2012 – 34,363 miles
  • 2011 – 31,030 miles
  • 2010 – 30,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,302 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been painted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front passenger seat missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,302 miles (+1,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    72,302 miles
    Test number
    775923247965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass70,872 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,872 miles
    Test number
    522303968880
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail70,818 miles (+3,042)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    131453973842
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn dust cover split aswell (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes have been painted (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass67,776 miles (+12,546)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    67,776 miles
    Test number
    324555273192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,230 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    55,230 miles
    Test number
    831257836667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail55,229 miles (+180)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,229 miles
    Test number
    831451587288
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger seat missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass55,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    368565865008
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to crack.

  8. Fail55,049 miles (+404)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    313653261143
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak.
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing ring starting to crack.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass54,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    913871085770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Fail54,645 miles (+289)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,645 miles
    Test number
    805534929797
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass54,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    672766977728
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

  12. Fail54,356 miles (+1,935)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,356 miles
    Test number
    468280028699
    • Repaired at testNearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Nearside and Offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre splitting on inner sidewall

  13. Pass52,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    432357755047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail52,421 miles (+5,707)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    838031369319
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass46,714 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    46,714 miles
    Test number
    438335385042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,990 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    735739143183
    • NoteFront screen damaged outside wipe zone

  17. Fail43,990 miles (+9,627)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    129219343185
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront screen damaged outside wipe zone

  18. Pass34,363 miles (+3,333)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,363 miles
    Test number
    166182212278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s and o/s front tyres cracking and showing signs of deteriation

  19. Pass31,030 miles (+872)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    31,030 miles
    Test number
    197065811240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail30,158 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    781825010376
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on minimum tread depth

  21. Pass30,158 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    30,158 miles
    Test number
    944765810356
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres on minimum tread depth

Questions about LK56 FLJ

Does LK56 FLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK56 FLJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK56 FLJ?
The MOT on LK56 FLJ is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK56 FLJ done?
LK56 FLJ was recorded at 72,302 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 2,742 miles a year.
Has LK56 FLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 FLJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LK56 FLJ 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 LK56 FLJ find?
LK56 FLJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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