Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 698 cc

LS59 VULMOT history

LS59 VUL is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2023 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 86,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2022.

LS59 VUL black Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2023
Mileage
86,572 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2022
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS59 VUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2023
Latest MOT test
11 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS59 VUL was last recorded at 86,572 miles on 11 May 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2014: 21,589 miles, lower than 23,266 miles on 28 Sept 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
86,560 miles · 28 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
7,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,572 miles
  • 2021 – 75,321 miles
  • 2019 – 68,348 miles
  • 2018 – 61,401 miles
  • 2017 – 53,496 miles
  • 2015 – 39,188 miles
  • 2014 – 21,589 miles
  • 2013 – 23,266 miles
  • 2012 – 16,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,572 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 3 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,572 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,572 miles
    Test number
    822719806959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail86,560 miles (+11,239)2 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    768220583263
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass75,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    75,321 miles
    Test number
    697129882509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,321 miles (+6,973)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,321 miles
    Test number
    225496250151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass68,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    233431762793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,348 miles (+6,947)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    648663047820
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  7. Pass61,401 miles (+7,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,401 miles
    Test number
    823226887303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass53,496 miles (+4,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,496 miles
    Test number
    368954309870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  9. Pass48,968 miles (+9,780)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    48,968 miles
    Test number
    873671223043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,188 miles (+17,599)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    39,188 miles
    Test number
    872811825521

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,589 miles (-1,677)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    21,589 miles
    Test number
    106483994264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,266 miles (+6,994)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    23,266 miles
    Test number
    129161973212
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  13. Pass16,272 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,272 miles
    Test number
    395867172473
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  14. Fail16,272 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,272 miles
    Test number
    867637072293
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS59 VUL

Does LS59 VUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS59 VUL expired on 10 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS59 VUL?
The MOT on LS59 VUL expired on 10 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS59 VUL done?
LS59 VUL was recorded at 86,572 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2022, an average of 7,322 miles a year.
Has LS59 VUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS59 VUL has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS59 VUL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS59 VUL find?
LS59 VUL passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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