Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 698 cc

LS08 XKBMOT history

LS08 XKB is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 29 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 84,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

LS08 XKB black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,082 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS08 XKB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
29 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS08 XKB was last recorded at 84,082 miles on 28 Oct 2025, 2,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,536 miles · 20 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,546 miles
Average per year
4,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,082 miles
  • 2024 – 81,536 miles
  • 2023 – 79,008 miles
  • 2022 – 76,971 miles
  • 2021 – 72,975 miles
  • 2020 – 69,034 miles
  • 2019 – 67,863 miles
  • 2018 – 56,770 miles
  • 2017 – 51,600 miles
  • 2016 – 49,201 miles
  • 2015 – 46,026 miles
  • 2014 – 43,575 miles
  • 2013 – 39,045 miles
  • 2011 – 26,521 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,082 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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,082 miles (+2,546)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,082 miles
    Test number
    549379195958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,536 miles
    Test number
    362032433569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,529 miles (+2,521)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    388826704189
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass79,008 miles (+2,037)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    436088591109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,971 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    668359068223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test.
  6. Fail76,971 miles (+3,996)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,971 miles
    Test number
    423355428525
    • MajorFront Body panel insecure bonnet panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective panel bonnet retaining devices appear to be in effective. (3.1 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush excessive play (using wheel play detector) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush excessive play (using wheel play detector) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test.
  7. Pass72,975 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    72,975 miles
    Test number
    126387642661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,034 miles (+1,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,034 miles
    Test number
    200000193801
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass67,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    491791775109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,863 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,863 miles
    Test number
    644405234510
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  11. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    690507698468
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken sharp edge close to tyre wall (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass56,770 miles (+5,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,770 miles
    Test number
    531588197104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,600 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    51,600 miles
    Test number
    477487733725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,597 miles (+2,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,597 miles
    Test number
    554541790581
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass49,201 miles (+3,175)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    49,201 miles
    Test number
    841330958533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,026 miles (+15)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    46,026 miles
    Test number
    255822115210
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlightly oil leak
    • NoteUnder cover with tray
  17. Fail46,011 miles (+2,436)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    539169605224
    • DangerousBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  18. Pass43,575 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,575 miles
    Test number
    487430994246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,045 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    596365293239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,771 miles (+7,250)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,771 miles
    Test number
    138432833027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,521 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    515091421336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    23,129 miles
    Test number
    597277011131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS08 XKB

Does LS08 XKB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS08 XKB is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS08 XKB?
The MOT on LS08 XKB is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS08 XKB done?
LS08 XKB was recorded at 84,082 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 4,202 miles a year.
Has LS08 XKB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS08 XKB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS08 XKB 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 LS08 XKB find?
LS08 XKB passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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