Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 999 cc

LS09 KAUMOT history

LS09 KAU is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 30 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

LS09 KAU black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
50,358 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 KAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 KAU was last recorded at 50,358 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 2,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,124 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,234 miles
Average per year
2,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 50,358 miles
  • 2024 – 48,124 miles
  • 2023 – 47,287 miles
  • 2022 – 46,347 miles
  • 2021 – 44,901 miles
  • 2020 – 44,339 miles
  • 2019 – 41,942 miles
  • 2018 – 37,372 miles
  • 2017 – 33,224 miles
  • 2016 – 28,807 miles
  • 2015 – 24,456 miles
  • 2014 – 20,897 miles
  • 2013 – 17,353 miles
  • 2012 – 12,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,358 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 24 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,358 miles (+2,234)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    781139030691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass48,124 miles (+837)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    48,124 miles
    Test number
    198372776941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,287 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,287 miles
    Test number
    953773034467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass46,347 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,347 miles
    Test number
    986891190487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass44,901 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,901 miles
    Test number
    262749221782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail44,894 miles (+555)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,894 miles
    Test number
    900834804187
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass44,339 miles (+2,397)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    44,339 miles
    Test number
    361035993904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,942 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,942 miles
    Test number
    239750625825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    184181365791
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail37,372 miles (+154)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    169174615288
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass37,218 miles (+3,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    37,218 miles
    Test number
    188504179326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rearmost (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake has a slight bind

  12. Pass33,224 miles (+4,417)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    33,224 miles
    Test number
    555059333381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,807 miles (+4,351)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,807 miles
    Test number
    830921133121
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded clean & grease (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail24,456 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    705241765016
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass24,456 miles (+3,559)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    995931465009
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass20,897 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    789267084038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,353 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    17,353 miles
    Test number
    628350983044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass12,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    12,252 miles
    Test number
    746544682077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 KAU

Does LS09 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 KAU is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS09 KAU?
The MOT on LS09 KAU is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 KAU done?
LS09 KAU was recorded at 50,358 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,785 miles a year.
Has LS09 KAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 KAU has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS09 KAU 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 LS09 KAU find?
LS09 KAU passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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