Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 698 cc

LX53 DFAMOT history

LX53 DFA is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 81,813 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2025
Mileage
81,813 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 DFA was last recorded at 81,813 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,812 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 81,813 miles
  • 2023 – 81,812 miles
  • 2022 – 78,905 miles
  • 2021 – 75,937 miles
  • 2019 – 74,727 miles
  • 2018 – 72,771 miles
  • 2017 – 71,886 miles
  • 2016 – 71,006 miles
  • 2015 – 69,975 miles
  • 2014 – 69,087 miles
  • 2013 – 67,630 miles
  • 2012 – 64,648 miles
  • 2011 – 57,898 miles
  • 2010 – 51,259 miles
  • 2009 – 45,320 miles
  • 2008 – 41,232 miles
  • 2007 – 32,398 miles
  • 2006 – 23,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,813 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,813 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,813 miles
    Test number
    607326132473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,812 miles (+2,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    81,812 miles
    Test number
    631046466035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,905 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,905 miles
    Test number
    805963286825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,937 miles (+1,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,937 miles
    Test number
    328862025763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,727 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,727 miles
    Test number
    910067860986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,771 miles
    Test number
    841740026983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,771 miles (+885)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,771 miles
    Test number
    614487172866
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass71,886 miles (+880)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,886 miles
    Test number
    253185724755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,006 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    914586221149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,975 miles (+888)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,975 miles
    Test number
    548082184039
    • AdvisoryVEHICLE WAS TESTED BY S A KATCHIS

  11. Pass69,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,087 miles
    Test number
    376723394419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    857923594239
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass67,630 miles (+2,982)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,630 miles
    Test number
    627832243234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail64,648 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,648 miles
    Test number
    587529362269
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass64,648 miles (+6,750)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,648 miles
    Test number
    906449962276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,898 miles (+6,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    495055831255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,259 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,259 miles
    Test number
    322924540410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,320 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,320 miles
    Test number
    433350239299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,232 miles (+8,834)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    41,232 miles
    Test number
    724770458262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,398 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,398 miles
    Test number
    191107637272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    23,567 miles
    Test number
    662269556203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DFA

Does LX53 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 DFA expired on 9 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DFA?
The MOT on LX53 DFA expired on 9 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 DFA done?
LX53 DFA was recorded at 81,813 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 3,239 miles a year.
Has LX53 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DFA has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LX53 DFA 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 LX53 DFA find?
LX53 DFA passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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