Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 698 cc

AB 53MOT history

AB 53 is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 30 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 46,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

AB 53 black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
46,594 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AB 53
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AB 53 was last recorded at 46,594 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,780 miles · 23 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
814 miles
Average per year
1,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,594 miles
  • 2024 – 45,780 miles
  • 2023 – 44,751 miles
  • 2022 – 43,771 miles
  • 2020 – 43,757 miles
  • 2018 – 41,133 miles
  • 2017 – 40,308 miles
  • 2016 – 39,023 miles
  • 2015 – 37,885 miles
  • 2014 – 32,971 miles
  • 2013 – 30,252 miles
  • 2012 – 28,413 miles
  • 2011 – 26,712 miles
  • 2010 – 24,922 miles
  • 2009 – 22,337 miles
  • 2008 – 18,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,594 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,594 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    46,594 miles
    Test number
    354908098042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail46,594 miles (+814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,594 miles
    Test number
    946796252079
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass45,780 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    372825421615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass44,751 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    44,751 miles
    Test number
    299968282728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass43,771 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    43,771 miles
    Test number
    527664141763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail43,757 miles (+1,378)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,757 miles
    Test number
    245240551594
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  7. Pass42,379 miles (+1,246)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,379 miles
    Test number
    191017425901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass41,133 miles (+825)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    41,133 miles
    Test number
    706966920445
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not allowing full inspection

  9. Pass40,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    108849259062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,308 miles (+1,285)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,308 miles
    Test number
    906748239868
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass39,023 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,023 miles
    Test number
    535178164163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,008 miles (+1,123)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,008 miles
    Test number
    205122928160
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID KIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect HID KIT FITTED (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass37,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    912991472583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail37,883 miles (+4,912)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,883 miles
    Test number
    470527469569
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass32,971 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,971 miles
    Test number
    896654614148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,252 miles (+1,839)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    30,252 miles
    Test number
    406562013173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,413 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,413 miles
    Test number
    216969962080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,712 miles (+1,790)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,712 miles
    Test number
    125748431461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,922 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,922 miles
    Test number
    662407130087
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail24,905 miles (+2,568)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,905 miles
    Test number
    853385730060
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass22,337 miles (+4,235)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,337 miles
    Test number
    140991629049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,102 miles
    Test number
    771626828050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AB 53

What vehicle is registration AB 53 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AB 53 on a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 30 Jan 2005. 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 AB 53 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AB 53 is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on AB 53?
The MOT on AB 53 is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AB 53 done?
AB 53 was recorded at 46,594 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,567 miles a year.
Has AB 53 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AB 53 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on AB 53 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 AB 53 find?
AB 53 passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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