Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

LA51 ZTCMOT history

LA51 ZTC is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 11 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 41,894 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

LA51 ZTC silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,894 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 ZTC
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
11 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 ZTC was last recorded at 41,894 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 3,571 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,323 miles · 24 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
3,571 miles
Average per year
1,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,894 miles
  • 2023 – 38,323 miles
  • 2022 – 37,074 miles
  • 2021 – 35,829 miles
  • 2020 – 34,868 miles
  • 2019 – 33,860 miles
  • 2018 – 32,124 miles
  • 2017 – 30,413 miles
  • 2016 – 29,058 miles
  • 2015 – 27,620 miles
  • 2014 – 26,925 miles
  • 2013 – 25,839 miles
  • 2012 – 24,817 miles
  • 2011 – 23,157 miles
  • 2010 – 21,115 miles
  • 2009 – 19,506 miles
  • 2008 – 18,365 miles
  • 2007 – 14,529 miles
  • 2006 – 12,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,894 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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,894 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,894 miles
    Test number
    397581313828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,323 miles (+1,249)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    38,323 miles
    Test number
    286888425801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass37,074 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    37,074 miles
    Test number
    487602228322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass35,829 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    35,829 miles
    Test number
    612071838336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Fail35,825 miles (+957)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,825 miles
    Test number
    320826521713
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass34,868 miles (+1,008)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    34,868 miles
    Test number
    596989505215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,860 miles
    Test number
    575278821823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail33,858 miles (+1,734)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    465192005242
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
  9. Pass32,124 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,124 miles
    Test number
    479542663952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass30,413 miles (+1,355)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,413 miles
    Test number
    683316825178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,058 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,058 miles
    Test number
    895271077967
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  12. Fail29,054 miles (+1,434)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,054 miles
    Test number
    675150788568
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  13. Pass27,620 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    305953725036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,925 miles (+1,086)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,925 miles
    Test number
    946887824075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass25,839 miles (+1,022)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    25,839 miles
    Test number
    596464323037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,817 miles (+1,660)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,817 miles
    Test number
    255875822084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,157 miles
    Test number
    755207621096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail23,147 miles (+2,032)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,147 miles
    Test number
    106407021416
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail21,115 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,115 miles
    Test number
    130318920052
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  20. Pass21,115 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    21,115 miles
    Test number
    942518620001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    19,506 miles
    Test number
    110289329498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail19,506 miles (+1,141)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,506 miles
    Test number
    491479829092
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  23. Pass18,365 miles (+3,836)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,365 miles
    Test number
    593624328073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,529 miles
    Test number
    163579107434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail14,529 miles (+1,670)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,529 miles
    Test number
    172719607000
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  26. Pass12,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,859 miles
    Test number
    542580226088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 ZTC

Does LA51 ZTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 ZTC is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 ZTC?
The MOT on LA51 ZTC is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 ZTC done?
LA51 ZTC was recorded at 41,894 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 1,411 miles a year.
Has LA51 ZTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 ZTC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 ZTC 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 ZTC find?
LA51 ZTC passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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