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L27 LPT

2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

155,667 mi
Last recorded155,667 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL27 LPT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo Cabriolet
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 155,667 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 138,159 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 137,907 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 120,697 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,890 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 85,647 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 69,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 48,899 miles

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet?

Based on 92,662 MOT tests across 5,808 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
3,216
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
5,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,333
coil spring broken 1,144
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,132
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 813
Stop lamp not working 780
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L27 LPT is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L27 LPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 10 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L27 LPT registered?

L27 LPT is a 2016 Smart (mcc) Fortwo Cabriolet, first registered on 25 March 2016.

Is L27 LPT safe to buy?

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