Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

LR05 TZAMOT history

LR05 TZA is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 23 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LR05 TZA 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 Dec 2026
Mileage
47,780 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,460 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 TZA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 TZA was last recorded at 47,780 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 3,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,152 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,628 miles
Average per year
2,460 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,780 miles
  • 2024 – 44,152 miles
  • 2023 – 39,130 miles
  • 2022 – 32,766 miles
  • 2021 – 28,537 miles
  • 2020 – 25,094 miles
  • 2019 – 21,301 miles
  • 2018 – 16,786 miles
  • 2017 – 12,215 miles
  • 2016 – 11,757 miles
  • 2015 – 11,174 miles
  • 2014 – 10,742 miles
  • 2013 – 9,900 miles
  • 2012 – 9,034 miles
  • 2011 – 8,594 miles
  • 2010 – 8,179 miles
  • 2009 – 6,104 miles
  • 2008 – 4,582 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,780 miles
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,780 miles (+3,628)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    47,780 miles
    Test number
    239410553356
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  2. Pass44,152 miles (+57)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    44,152 miles
    Test number
    296528020035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail44,095 miles (+4,965)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,095 miles
    Test number
    955683103844
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass39,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    985617726038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail39,130 miles (+6,364)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,130 miles
    Test number
    824380522516
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  6. Pass32,766 miles (+4,229)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    32,766 miles
    Test number
    584631836123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass28,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    973435993530
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail28,537 miles (+3,443)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,537 miles
    Test number
    740282324527
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass25,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    25,094 miles
    Test number
    189578451536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail25,094 miles (+3,793)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,094 miles
    Test number
    457814698981
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass21,301 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,301 miles
    Test number
    309271267229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass16,786 miles (+4,571)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    16,786 miles
    Test number
    214126190875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,215 miles (+458)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    12,215 miles
    Test number
    681445875066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    11,757 miles
    Test number
    638366127367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail11,757 miles (+583)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,757 miles
    Test number
    981008985222
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass11,174 miles (+432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    11,174 miles
    Test number
    850669583543
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass10,742 miles (+842)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    10,742 miles
    Test number
    889115894137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,900 miles (+866)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    9,900 miles
    Test number
    208675183101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,034 miles (+440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    9,034 miles
    Test number
    645516862180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass8,594 miles (+415)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    8,594 miles
    Test number
    898424771123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,179 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    8,179 miles
    Test number
    751457680137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,104 miles
    Test number
    244032039423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail6,104 miles (+1,522)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,104 miles
    Test number
    600861639133
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass4,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    4,582 miles
    Test number
    360544738161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 TZA

Does LR05 TZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 TZA is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR05 TZA?
The MOT on LR05 TZA is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 TZA done?
LR05 TZA was recorded at 47,780 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,460 miles a year.
Has LR05 TZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 TZA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR05 TZA 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 LR05 TZA find?
LR05 TZA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside windscreen wiper blade defective, and 1 more.

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