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L23 CSL

2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,472 mi
Last recorded121,472 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe33,683 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 CSL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Coupe
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 121,472 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 57,836 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around both tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder , cooroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around both tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 57,830 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Bottom of spring pressing anti roll bar link (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around both tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to cylinder , cooroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking around both tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 119,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 116,305 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 55,869 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,739 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 53,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 49,997 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 93,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 93,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 40,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 40,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 83,012 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 31,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 79,894 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer and inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 79,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section burst and exhaust hitting floor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer and inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 22,104 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 22,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 48,022 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2017 14,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 14,491 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,173 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 12,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,976 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SMALL CUT IN OUTER TYRE WALL

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,721 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,049 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe?

Based on 440,585 MOT tests across 27,730 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
3,350
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
27,730
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,722
coil spring broken 5,964
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,749
Stop lamp not working 4,422
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 4,260
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L23 CSL is a 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe in Blue with a 1,398cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 33,683 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,722 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L23 CSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 12 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L23 CSL is a 2014 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe, first registered on 25 November 2014.

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