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.

L22 NSS silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass
  • 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))

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)

    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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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)
  5. 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)
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. Pass58,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,776 miles
    Test number
    475761395902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass49,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,779 miles
    Test number
    919698544003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. Pass43,581 miles (+7,891)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,581 miles
    Test number
    288587953061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass35,690 miles (+6,461)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    35,690 miles
    Test number
    257436352007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,229 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    655842531065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,129 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    24,129 miles
    Test number
    700998250080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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.

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