Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 999 cc

LX55 FXLMOT history

LX55 FXL is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 25 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 37,947 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LX55 FXL silver Smart Fortwo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart Fortwo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
37,947 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 FXL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX55 FXL was last recorded at 37,947 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 3,656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Nov 2011: 17,328 miles, lower than 164,712 miles on 11 Nov 2010.

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
34,291 miles · 31 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,656 miles
Average per year
1,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 37,947 miles
  • 2024 – 34,291 miles
  • 2023 – 34,248 miles
  • 2022 – 33,490 miles
  • 2021 – 31,966 miles
  • 2020 – 30,419 miles
  • 2018 – 19,611 miles
  • 2015 – 19,308 miles
  • 2014 – 18,861 miles
  • 2013 – 18,404 miles
  • 2012 – 17,891 miles
  • 2011 – 17,328 miles
  • 2010 – 164,712 miles
  • 2009 – 14,942 miles
  • 2008 – 12,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,947 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,947 miles (+3,656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    37,947 miles
    Test number
    429447327406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  2. Pass34,291 miles (+43)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    34,291 miles
    Test number
    235004989549
    • 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))
  3. Pass34,248 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    34,248 miles
    Test number
    853525529855
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view
  4. Fail34,246 miles (+756)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,246 miles
    Test number
    165849138982
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring view
  5. Pass33,490 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    33,490 miles
    Test number
    294175678414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,966 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    31,966 miles
    Test number
    870273387687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail31,689 miles (+1,270)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,689 miles
    Test number
    291120203462
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass30,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    876592985317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  9. Fail30,419 miles (+10,808)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,419 miles
    Test number
    649266106985
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  10. Pass19,611 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    19,611 miles
    Test number
    857118333595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Fail19,610 miles (+302)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,610 miles
    Test number
    597526772837
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass19,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    470125310953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail19,308 miles (+447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,308 miles
    Test number
    828854603130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked deep enough exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked deep enough exposing cords (4.1.D.1a)
  14. Pass18,861 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    18,861 miles
    Test number
    465349504303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,404 miles (+513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    18,404 miles
    Test number
    447828013443
    • NoteFuel cap o-ring perished
  16. Pass17,891 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,891 miles
    Test number
    439044322467
    • NoteFuel cap o-ring seal deteriorated but still sealed
  17. Fail17,889 miles (+561)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,889 miles
    Test number
    477394122317
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFuel cap o-ring seal deteriorated but still sealed
  18. Pass17,328 miles (-147,384)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,328 miles
    Test number
    626780821372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass164,712 miles (+149,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    164,712 miles
    Test number
    210225410362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,942 miles (+2,465)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    14,942 miles
    Test number
    874959229379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    12,477 miles
    Test number
    163692528370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 FXL

Does LX55 FXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX55 FXL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX55 FXL?
The MOT on LX55 FXL is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX55 FXL done?
LX55 FXL was recorded at 37,947 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 1,491 miles a year.
Has LX55 FXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 FXL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LX55 FXL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX55 FXL find?
LX55 FXL passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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