Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

LR59 TXUMOT history

LR59 TXU is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet first used on 27 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 83,157 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LR59 TXU silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
83,157 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR59 TXU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
27 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR59 TXU was last recorded at 83,157 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2,978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,179 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,978 miles
Average per year
3,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,157 miles
  • 2025 – 80,179 miles
  • 2024 – 77,740 miles
  • 2023 – 75,023 miles
  • 2022 – 73,139 miles
  • 2021 – 68,621 miles
  • 2020 – 63,664 miles
  • 2019 – 54,223 miles
  • 2018 – 43,021 miles
  • 2017 – 42,916 miles
  • 2016 – 41,307 miles
  • 2015 – 40,297 miles
  • 2014 – 37,912 miles
  • 2013 – 28,386 miles
  • 2012 – 28,348 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,157 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 31 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,157 miles (+2,978)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    83,157 miles
    Test number
    569314072913
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass80,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    80,179 miles
    Test number
    554525125992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail80,179 miles (+2,439)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,179 miles
    Test number
    996498325364
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,740 miles (+2,717)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,740 miles
    Test number
    892034126438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    506077559099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail75,023 miles (+1,884)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,023 miles
    Test number
    982555327701
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass73,139 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    73,139 miles
    Test number
    739344488891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,621 miles (+4,957)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2022
    Odometer
    68,621 miles
    Test number
    649294011404
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass63,664 miles (+9,441)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2021
    Odometer
    63,664 miles
    Test number
    122748439127
    • 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))

  10. Pass54,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    54,223 miles
    Test number
    729268586210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail54,223 miles (+11,202)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,223 miles
    Test number
    279660907707
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass43,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    291286051527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail43,021 miles (+105)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    908224571268
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass42,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    390987644787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,916 miles (+1,609)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,916 miles
    Test number
    773811843066
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

  16. Pass41,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    403044167993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,307 miles (+1,010)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,307 miles
    Test number
    810201838548
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass40,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    295051585404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,297 miles (+258)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,297 miles
    Test number
    347361185132
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass40,039 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,039 miles
    Test number
    778048305127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass37,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    455999894062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,912 miles (+668)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,912 miles
    Test number
    859732294021
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass37,244 miles (+8,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    37,244 miles
    Test number
    478336134029
    • 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    155212343060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,386 miles (+38)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,386 miles
    Test number
    186362843407
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Fail28,348 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    416335902379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  27. Pass28,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,348 miles
    Test number
    955615302336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR59 TXU

Does LR59 TXU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR59 TXU is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR59 TXU?
The MOT on LR59 TXU is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR59 TXU done?
LR59 TXU was recorded at 83,157 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 3,933 miles a year.
Has LR59 TXU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR59 TXU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR59 TXU 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 LR59 TXU find?
LR59 TXU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads.

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