Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

LA04 MBFMOT history

LA04 MBF is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

LA04 MBF silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Mar 2027
Mileage
97,572 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA04 MBF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA04 MBF was last recorded at 97,572 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 663 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Mar 2021: 82,542 miles, lower than 87,428 miles on 11 Mar 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,909 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
663 miles
Average per year
4,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,572 miles
  • 2025 – 96,909 miles
  • 2024 – 96,898 miles
  • 2023 – 94,748 miles
  • 2022 – 91,902 miles
  • 2021 – 88,542 miles
  • 2020 – 87,428 miles
  • 2019 – 86,938 miles
  • 2018 – 86,485 miles
  • 2017 – 84,890 miles
  • 2016 – 80,603 miles
  • 2015 – 74,983 miles
  • 2014 – 67,594 miles
  • 2013 – 61,329 miles
  • 2012 – 55,087 miles
  • 2011 – 49,066 miles
  • 2010 – 43,044 miles
  • 2009 – 36,209 miles
  • 2007 – 16,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,572 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,572 miles (+663)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    97,572 miles
    Test number
    259085732302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass96,909 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    96,909 miles
    Test number
    697929124270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,898 miles (+2,150)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,898 miles
    Test number
    646304766358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,748 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,748 miles
    Test number
    790295565114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass91,902 miles (+3,360)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,902 miles
    Test number
    189638052916
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,542 miles
    Test number
    974179431353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,542 miles (-4,886)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    786708287607
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

  8. Pass87,428 miles (+490)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    760585760293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass86,938 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,938 miles
    Test number
    827346037626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,485 miles (+1,595)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,485 miles
    Test number
    880051514675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,890 miles (+4,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    84,890 miles
    Test number
    369912923316
    • AdvisoryCentral Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to nearside body structure and outer sill

  12. Pass80,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    833629850589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,602 miles (+5,619)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,602 miles
    Test number
    506976299021
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass74,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    687813165063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,983 miles (+7,389)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    887163565045
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass67,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    137549264432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail67,594 miles (+6,265)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,594 miles
    Test number
    149429564480
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass61,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,329 miles
    Test number
    779589853001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail61,328 miles (+6,241)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,328 miles
    Test number
    315589353022
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass55,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    485075762028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,087 miles (+6,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,087 miles
    Test number
    427071962019
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

  22. Pass49,066 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,066 miles
    Test number
    625152461088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,044 miles
    Test number
    583568160053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,038 miles (+6,829)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    592378060060
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  25. Pass36,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    571873419162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail36,209 miles (+19,632)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,209 miles
    Test number
    650718109197
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass16,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,577 miles
    Test number
    892342417367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA04 MBF

Does LA04 MBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA04 MBF is valid until 14 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA04 MBF?
The MOT on LA04 MBF is valid until 14 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA04 MBF done?
LA04 MBF was recorded at 97,572 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,431 miles a year.
Has LA04 MBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA04 MBF has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LA04 MBF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Mar 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA04 MBF find?
LA04 MBF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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