Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 599 cc

LA55 MCDMOT history

LA55 MCD is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet first used on 16 Feb 2006. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,285 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LA55 MCD silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
172,285 km
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,667 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 MCD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
16 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA55 MCD was last recorded at 172,285 km on 15 Jul 2026, 3 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,282 km · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3 km
Average per year
3,667 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,285 km
  • 2024 – 172,282 km
  • 2023 – 167,004 km
  • 2021 – 151,767 km
  • 2020 – 149,321 km
  • 2019 – 147,815 km

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,285 km
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm and worn smooth inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,285 km (+3)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,285 km
    Test number
    231401188116
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass172,282 km (+17)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    172,282 km
    Test number
    248620744085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail172,265 km (+5,261)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,265 km
    Test number
    909156763842
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face pitted and rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm and worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
  4. Pass167,004 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,004 km
    Test number
    588624242496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened top and bottom (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass156,007 miles (+217)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    156,007 miles
    Test number
    675396414687
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail155,790 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,790 miles
    Test number
    498125084508
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s/r lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass151,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    151,809 miles
    Test number
    320189236835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail151,767 km (+2,446)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,767 km
    Test number
    263962414913
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass149,321 km (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,321 km
    Test number
    184759526371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail149,289 km (+1,474)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,289 km
    Test number
    738406053921
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass147,815 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,815 km
    Test number
    128042655894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail147,808 km1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,808 km
    Test number
    128063536365
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass90,614 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    338757784563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Fail90,614 miles (+2,264)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,614 miles
    Test number
    441692227841
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Pass88,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    946376184901
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sump
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  16. Fail88,350 miles (+1,252)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,350 miles
    Test number
    422955681275
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to sump
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass87,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    153861188414
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring corroded (3.4.2)
  18. Fail87,098 miles (+1,915)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,098 miles
    Test number
    924765819874
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged Abs ring corroded (3.4.2)
  19. Pass85,183 miles (+2,299)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,183 miles
    Test number
    376194785033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass82,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    667915484088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail82,884 miles (+2,494)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,884 miles
    Test number
    768185684001
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  22. Pass80,390 miles (+4,833)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    80,390 miles
    Test number
    317275293034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  23. Pass75,557 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,557 miles
    Test number
    215764492084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,554 miles (+8,613)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,554 miles
    Test number
    296582082059
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Fail66,941 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,941 miles
    Test number
    737470221089
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  26. Pass66,941 miles (+20,752)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,941 miles
    Test number
    958080721048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,189 miles
    Test number
    843909690044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail46,188 miles (+21,552)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,188 miles
    Test number
    934469190076
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  29. Pass24,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,636 miles
    Test number
    532034209183
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA55 MCD

Does LA55 MCD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA55 MCD expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA55 MCD?
The MOT on LA55 MCD expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA55 MCD done?
LA55 MCD was recorded at 172,285 km at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 3,667 km a year.
Has LA55 MCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 MCD has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 MCD 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 LA55 MCD find?
LA55 MCD failed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 6 more.

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