Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc

22 MAYMOT history

22 MAY is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 24,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

22 MAY silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
24,591 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
22 MAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

22 MAY was last recorded at 24,591 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,573 miles · 1 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,591 miles
  • 2024 – 24,042 miles
  • 2023 – 23,491 miles
  • 2022 – 23,025 miles
  • 2021 – 22,566 miles
  • 2020 – 22,081 miles
  • 2019 – 21,622 miles
  • 2018 – 21,111 miles
  • 2017 – 20,645 miles
  • 2016 – 20,112 miles
  • 2015 – 19,649 miles
  • 2014 – 19,243 miles
  • 2013 – 18,832 miles
  • 2012 – 18,505 miles
  • 2011 – 18,234 miles
  • 2010 – 17,580 miles
  • 2009 – 16,920 miles
  • 2008 – 15,398 miles
  • 2007 – 13,428 miles
  • 2006 – 11,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Sump pan corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,591 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    24,591 miles
    Test number
    466281786376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail24,573 miles (+531)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,573 miles
    Test number
    416525613704
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass24,042 miles (+551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    24,042 miles
    Test number
    679010383133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass23,491 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    23,491 miles
    Test number
    589268472430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,025 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    23,025 miles
    Test number
    324736118162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass22,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    22,566 miles
    Test number
    841007173276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail22,566 miles (+485)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,566 miles
    Test number
    792840301659
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass22,081 miles (+459)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    22,081 miles
    Test number
    737446709456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass21,622 miles (+511)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    21,622 miles
    Test number
    803849048437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass21,111 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    21,111 miles
    Test number
    213819371791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,645 miles (+533)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,645 miles
    Test number
    270925953897
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySump pan corroded

  12. Pass20,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    151976156953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil Sump Heavily Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail20,112 miles (+463)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,112 miles
    Test number
    692646732979
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil Sump Heavily Corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass19,649 miles (+406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    19,649 miles
    Test number
    151817851283
    • AdvisorySump pan corroded

  15. Pass19,243 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    19,243 miles
    Test number
    495222624444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,832 miles (+327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    18,832 miles
    Test number
    445574623420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass18,505 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,505 miles
    Test number
    447094322418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,503 miles (+269)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,503 miles
    Test number
    835347812302
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass18,234 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    289393411356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront offside brake disc is heavily corroded on inner face
    • NoteVehicle started to overheat & when checked there was no heat from interior heater.

  20. Fail18,234 miles (+654)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    555651311354
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteFront offside brake disc is heavily corroded on inner face
    • NoteVehicle started to overheat & when checked there was no heat from interior heater.

  21. Pass17,580 miles (+660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    17,580 miles
    Test number
    730245410330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,920 miles (+1,522)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    16,920 miles
    Test number
    350221229378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,398 miles (+1,970)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    15,398 miles
    Test number
    633181738358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,428 miles (+1,972)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,428 miles
    Test number
    814396217331
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak from turbo

  25. Pass11,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    11,456 miles
    Test number
    692160226303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 22 MAY

What vehicle is registration 22 MAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 22 MAY on a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 11 Dec 2001. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 22 MAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 22 MAY is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 22 MAY?
The MOT on 22 MAY is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 22 MAY done?
22 MAY was recorded at 24,591 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 689 miles a year.
Has 22 MAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 22 MAY has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on 22 MAY 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 22 MAY find?
22 MAY passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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