Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 999 cc

LM10 BYHMOT history

LM10 BYH is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 20 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 148,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM10 BYH black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
148,435 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 BYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
20 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 BYH was last recorded at 148,435 miles on 5 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,433 miles · 30 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,435 miles
  • 2025 – 144,921 miles
  • 2024 – 139,914 miles
  • 2023 – 135,067 miles
  • 2022 – 132,089 miles
  • 2021 – 127,707 miles
  • 2019 – 111,603 miles
  • 2018 – 102,767 miles
  • 2017 – 87,490 miles
  • 2016 – 71,431 miles
  • 2015 – 54,382 miles
  • 2014 – 39,120 miles
  • 2013 – 22,780 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,435 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))Recorded 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.

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,435 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    148,435 miles
    Test number
    905995346763
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail148,433 miles (+3,512)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,433 miles
    Test number
    400605335813
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass144,921 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    144,921 miles
    Test number
    505456600982
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail144,921 miles (+5,007)3 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,921 miles
    Test number
    760720826363
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. NSF 145/65/15, OSF 155/60/15 (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass139,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,914 miles
    Test number
    790933686162
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail139,914 miles (+4,847)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,914 miles
    Test number
    944771607265
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass135,067 miles (+2,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2024
    Odometer
    135,067 miles
    Test number
    959224643895
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass132,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    940451878516
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail132,089 miles (+4,382)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,089 miles
    Test number
    964919779993
    • MajorNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both side rear (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass127,707 miles (+16,104)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    127,707 miles
    Test number
    787779656239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,603 miles (+8,836)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    111,603 miles
    Test number
    734298727036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass102,767 miles (+237)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    102,767 miles
    Test number
    406668550145
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail102,530 miles (+15,040)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,530 miles
    Test number
    954800485216
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass87,490 miles (+16,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    87,490 miles
    Test number
    975645821034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass71,431 miles (+17,049)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    71,431 miles
    Test number
    911893617766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,382 miles (+15,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,382 miles
    Test number
    995282260632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass39,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,120 miles
    Test number
    936463824223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,120 miles (+16,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,120 miles
    Test number
    556893624237
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass22,780 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,780 miles
    Test number
    575294553193
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LM10 BYH

Does LM10 BYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 BYH is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 BYH?
The MOT on LM10 BYH is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 BYH done?
LM10 BYH was recorded at 148,435 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 9,726 miles a year.
Has LM10 BYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 BYH has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 BYH 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 LM10 BYH find?
LM10 BYH passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels.

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