Smart (mcc) City Coupe
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc
LA51 YMCMOT history
LA51 YMC is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 19 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 46,917 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 46,917 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 1,765 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 YMC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- City Coupe
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 19 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 YMC was last recorded at 46,917 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 43,645 miles · 18 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,272 miles
- Average per year
- 1,765 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,917 miles
- 2025 – 43,645 miles
- 2024 – 40,229 miles
- 2023 – 37,301 miles
- 2022 – 34,543 miles
- 2021 – 33,821 miles
- 2020 – 33,423 miles
- 2019 – 32,648 miles
- 2018 – 31,964 miles
- 2017 – 31,225 miles
- 2016 – 30,719 miles
- 2015 – 30,182 miles
- 2014 – 28,309 miles
- 2013 – 27,190 miles
- 2012 – 25,829 miles
- 2011 – 24,010 miles
- 2010 – 22,295 miles
- 2009 – 19,573 miles
- 2008 – 17,112 miles
- 2007 – 14,170 miles
- 2006 – 11,494 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,917 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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.
Both rear tyres signs of cracking.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Plastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
26 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,917 miles (+3,272)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 46,917 miles
- Test number
- 477767117946
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass43,645 miles (+3,416)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 43,645 miles
- Test number
- 496363693012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass40,229 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 40,229 miles
- Test number
- 768827901510
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail40,229 miles (+2,928)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,229 miles
- Test number
- 111533427090
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass37,301 miles (+2,758)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 37,301 miles
- Test number
- 257061085273
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass34,543 miles (+722)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 34,543 miles
- Test number
- 883515543000
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,821 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 33,821 miles
- Test number
- 465408901432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,815 miles (+392)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,815 miles
- Test number
- 202356297408
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass33,423 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 33,423 miles
- Test number
- 100770024690
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres signs of cracking.
- AdvisoryPlastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
- AdvisoryVarious sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.
Fail33,411 miles (+763)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,411 miles
- Test number
- 248832438589
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres signs of cracking.
- AdvisoryPlastic shields and covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
- AdvisoryVarious sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.
Pass32,648 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 32,648 miles
- Test number
- 978386153866
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail32,646 miles (+682)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,646 miles
- Test number
- 818894401780
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass31,964 miles (+739)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 31,964 miles
- Test number
- 972327604534
- AdvisoryN/s/r aloy wheel slightly out of shape on inner rim.
- AdvisoryShields fitted unable to fully inspect.
Pass31,225 miles (+506)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 31,225 miles
- Test number
- 945327269436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,719 miles (+537)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 30,719 miles
- Test number
- 431645596973
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,182 miles (+1,873)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 30,182 miles
- Test number
- 736998005052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,309 miles (+1,119)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 28,309 miles
- Test number
- 335429904021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,190 miles (+1,361)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 27,190 miles
- Test number
- 745374713036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass25,829 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 25,829 miles
- Test number
- 145437312046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,827 miles (+1,817)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,827 miles
- Test number
- 797473612086
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteRear centre brake light not working.
Pass24,010 miles (+1,715)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 24,010 miles
- Test number
- 136941911429
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass22,295 miles (+2,722)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 22,295 miles
- Test number
- 743438700095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,573 miles (+2,461)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 19,573 miles
- Test number
- 590619609078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,112 miles (+2,942)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 17,112 miles
- Test number
- 353234108069
- NoteFront tyres cracked.
Pass14,170 miles (+2,676)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 14,170 miles
- Test number
- 913754507096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 11,494 miles
- Test number
- 181675706429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 YMC
- Does LA51 YMC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YMC is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 YMC?
- The MOT on LA51 YMC is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 YMC done?
- LA51 YMC was recorded at 46,917 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 1,765 miles a year.
- Has LA51 YMC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 YMC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 YMC 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 LA51 YMC find?
- LA51 YMC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front wheel bearing has slight play.
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