Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 599 cc
L22 NSSMOT history
L22 NSS is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet first used on 6 May 2006. Its MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 70,244 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Aug 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 70,244 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,701 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L22 NSS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- City Cabriolet
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 6 May 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L22 NSS was last recorded at 70,244 miles on 20 Jul 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 70,244 miles · 17 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,701 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 70,244 miles
- 2018 – 67,229 miles
- 2017 – 64,899 miles
- 2016 – 58,776 miles
- 2015 – 55,057 miles
- 2014 – 49,779 miles
- 2013 – 43,581 miles
- 2012 – 35,690 miles
- 2011 – 29,229 miles
- 2010 – 24,129 miles
- 2009 – 17,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
17 tests since 23 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 393086449855
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass70,244 miles1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 70,244 miles
- Test number
- 781216485888
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-body surface corrosion
Fail70,244 miles (+3,015)4 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,244 miles
- Test number
- 545697332253
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder-body surface corrosion
Pass67,229 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,229 miles
- Test number
- 161799709919
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail67,229 miles (+2,330)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,229 miles
- Test number
- 807892445366
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,899 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 64,899 miles
- Test number
- 767719340125
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FailMileage not read6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 820588873142
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass58,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 58,776 miles
- Test number
- 475761395902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,776 miles (+3,719)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,776 miles
- Test number
- 288215117151
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass55,057 miles (+5,278)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 55,057 miles
- Test number
- 257702955068
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass49,779 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 49,779 miles
- Test number
- 919698544003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,779 miles (+6,198)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,779 miles
- Test number
- 817544944035
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass43,581 miles (+7,891)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 43,581 miles
- Test number
- 288587953061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,690 miles (+6,461)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 35,690 miles
- Test number
- 257436352007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,229 miles (+5,100)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 29,229 miles
- Test number
- 655842531065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,129 miles (+6,580)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 24,129 miles
- Test number
- 700998250080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,549 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2010
- Odometer
- 17,549 miles
- Test number
- 603563719125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L22 NSS
- Does L22 NSS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L22 NSS expired on 29 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L22 NSS?
- The MOT on L22 NSS expired on 29 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L22 NSS done?
- L22 NSS was recorded at 70,244 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2023, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
- Has L22 NSS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L22 NSS has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on L22 NSS 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 L22 NSS find?
- L22 NSS passed its latest MOT on 30 Aug 2024 with 7 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 4 more.
Related registrations
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.