Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 799 cc

LU51 OUSMOT history

LU51 OUS is a silver diesel Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 24 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 38,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LU51 OUS silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
38,153 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 OUS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
799 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 OUS was last recorded at 38,153 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 1,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,027 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,126 miles
Average per year
1,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,153 miles
  • 2025 – 37,027 miles
  • 2024 – 36,579 miles
  • 2023 – 36,234 miles
  • 2022 – 35,454 miles
  • 2021 – 34,754 miles
  • 2020 – 34,349 miles
  • 2019 – 33,097 miles
  • 2018 – 31,756 miles
  • 2017 – 29,723 miles
  • 2016 – 28,306 miles
  • 2015 – 26,712 miles
  • 2014 – 24,354 miles
  • 2013 – 18,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,153 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,153 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    38,153 miles
    Test number
    662420381310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass37,027 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    37,027 miles
    Test number
    577331381677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass36,579 miles (+345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    36,579 miles
    Test number
    570636207163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass36,234 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    36,234 miles
    Test number
    998552623649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail36,233 miles (+779)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,233 miles
    Test number
    146333703486
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass35,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    635655842662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Fail35,454 miles (+700)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,454 miles
    Test number
    138498366365
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass34,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    34,754 miles
    Test number
    904284050121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail34,754 miles (+405)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,754 miles
    Test number
    899390220295
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass34,349 miles (+1,252)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    34,349 miles
    Test number
    775056942816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to test
  11. Pass33,097 miles (+1,341)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    33,097 miles
    Test number
    229237569283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass31,756 miles (+2,033)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    31,756 miles
    Test number
    950226742975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    365437078742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail29,723 miles (+1,417)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,723 miles
    Test number
    322848209507
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  15. Pass28,306 miles (+1,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    28,306 miles
    Test number
    829410009940
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
  16. Pass26,712 miles (+2,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    555052085072
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass24,354 miles (+5,405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    24,354 miles
    Test number
    935013984017
    • NoteRear tyres worn close to the legal limits
  18. Pass18,949 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    18,949 miles
    Test number
    406783173027
    • NoteFront number plate broken on edge

Questions about LU51 OUS

Does LU51 OUS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 OUS is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 OUS?
The MOT on LU51 OUS is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 OUS done?
LU51 OUS was recorded at 38,153 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 1,480 miles a year.
Has LU51 OUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 OUS has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LU51 OUS 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 LU51 OUS find?
LU51 OUS passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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