Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 698 cc

LP08 ORUMOT history

LP08 ORU is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 31 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

LP08 ORU black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
43,901 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,678 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 ORU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 ORU was last recorded at 43,901 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 2,330 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,571 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,330 miles
Average per year
2,678 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 43,901 miles
  • 2024 – 41,571 miles
  • 2023 – 39,474 miles
  • 2022 – 36,825 miles
  • 2021 – 33,652 miles
  • 2020 – 31,392 miles
  • 2019 – 29,445 miles
  • 2018 – 26,023 miles
  • 2017 – 23,175 miles
  • 2016 – 19,987 miles
  • 2015 – 16,608 miles
  • 2014 – 13,711 miles
  • 2013 – 10,912 miles
  • 2012 – 8,251 miles
  • 2011 – 6,201 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,901 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,901 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    43,901 miles
    Test number
    586628394735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass41,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    41,571 miles
    Test number
    478006245846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail41,571 miles (+2,097)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,571 miles
    Test number
    148526132954
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Pass39,474 miles (+2,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,474 miles
    Test number
    218476296205
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass36,825 miles (+3,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,825 miles
    Test number
    518650910045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass33,652 miles (+2,260)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    33,652 miles
    Test number
    605693613001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass31,392 miles (+1,947)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    31,392 miles
    Test number
    458138356221
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass29,445 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,445 miles
    Test number
    885341135156
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail29,444 miles (+3,421)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,444 miles
    Test number
    937191327303
    • MajorCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass26,023 miles (+2,848)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    26,023 miles
    Test number
    598029436866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,175 miles (+3,188)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,175 miles
    Test number
    602395096130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,987 miles (+3,379)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,987 miles
    Test number
    759247468842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,608 miles (+2,897)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    16,608 miles
    Test number
    643420284722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,711 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    13,711 miles
    Test number
    385894874215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,912 miles (+2,661)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    10,912 miles
    Test number
    968591063294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass8,251 miles (+2,050)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    8,251 miles
    Test number
    636766872261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass6,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    6,201 miles
    Test number
    977790381265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP08 ORU

Does LP08 ORU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 ORU is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LP08 ORU?
The MOT on LP08 ORU is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 ORU done?
LP08 ORU was recorded at 43,901 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,678 miles a year.
Has LP08 ORU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 ORU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LP08 ORU 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 LP08 ORU find?
LP08 ORU passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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