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Smart Forfour Pure

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,124 cc

LS55 BTUMOT history

LS55 BTU is a black petrol Smart Forfour Pure first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 155,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
155,834 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 BTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Forfour Pure
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 BTU was last recorded at 155,834 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 9,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
146,493 miles · 30 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,341 miles
Average per year
7,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,834 miles
  • 2024 – 146,493 miles
  • 2023 – 130,295 miles
  • 2022 – 125,869 miles
  • 2021 – 118,088 miles
  • 2020 – 111,914 miles
  • 2018 – 101,760 miles
  • 2017 – 94,119 miles
  • 2016 – 84,267 miles
  • 2015 – 75,438 miles
  • 2014 – 68,367 miles
  • 2013 – 60,724 miles
  • 2012 – 53,920 miles
  • 2011 – 47,341 miles
  • 2010 – 40,489 miles
  • 2009 – 34,703 miles
  • 2008 – 26,777 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,834 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,834 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    155,834 miles
    Test number
    232957766654
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail155,834 miles (+9,341)1 repaired2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,834 miles
    Test number
    884074852174
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass146,493 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    365999470666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,493 miles (+8,837)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,493 miles
    Test number
    334769370909
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,656 miles (+7,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,656 miles
    Test number
    428747294656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass130,295 miles (+4,426)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,295 miles
    Test number
    742271297328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass125,869 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,869 miles
    Test number
    604492096602
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail125,869 miles (+7,781)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,869 miles
    Test number
    515835805736
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass118,088 miles (+6,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    118,088 miles
    Test number
    724843487155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass111,914 miles (+10,154)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,914 miles
    Test number
    211759563250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,760 miles (+7,641)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,760 miles
    Test number
    833618310229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,119 miles (+9,852)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    94,119 miles
    Test number
    489147707816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass84,267 miles (+8,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,267 miles
    Test number
    790296918687
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass75,438 miles (+7,071)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,438 miles
    Test number
    914922368345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    545670654307
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail68,367 miles (+7,643)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,367 miles
    Test number
    979760054326
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,724 miles (+6,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,724 miles
    Test number
    248463853366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,920 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    53,920 miles
    Test number
    627706352367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  19. Fail53,917 miles (+6,576)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,917 miles
    Test number
    769296052398
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

  20. Pass47,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    47,341 miles
    Test number
    976914751380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,341 miles (+6,852)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,341 miles
    Test number
    986894651309
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass40,489 miles (+5,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    40,489 miles
    Test number
    180656050342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass34,703 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,703 miles
    Test number
    503026759388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,777 miles
    Test number
    970118658382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 BTU

Does LS55 BTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 BTU is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS55 BTU?
The MOT on LS55 BTU is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 BTU done?
LS55 BTU was recorded at 155,834 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,592 miles a year.
Has LS55 BTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 BTU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS55 BTU 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 LS55 BTU find?
LS55 BTU passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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