Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 599 cc

LB52 PPUMOT history

LB52 PPU is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 57,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2026
Mileage
57,428 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 PPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 PPU was last recorded at 57,428 miles on 2 Jul 2025, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,645 miles · 29 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
2,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,428 miles
  • 2024 – 56,645 miles
  • 2023 – 50,201 miles
  • 2022 – 40,181 miles
  • 2021 – 36,062 miles
  • 2020 – 35,348 miles
  • 2019 – 31,436 miles
  • 2018 – 28,175 miles
  • 2017 – 24,577 miles
  • 2016 – 21,240 miles
  • 2015 – 18,051 miles
  • 2014 – 14,227 miles
  • 2013 – 12,046 miles
  • 2012 – 11,122 miles
  • 2011 – 9,033 miles
  • 2010 – 8,756 miles
  • 2008 – 7,732 miles
  • 2007 – 7,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,428 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,428 miles (+783)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    57,428 miles
    Test number
    291828583590
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass56,645 miles (+6,444)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    56,645 miles
    Test number
    546855612699
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass50,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    833585644826
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail50,201 miles (+10,020)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,201 miles
    Test number
    431812446562
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets blocked (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,181 miles
    Test number
    796174086011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail40,181 miles (+4,119)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,181 miles
    Test number
    683633948479
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  7. Pass36,062 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    36,062 miles
    Test number
    500253939251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,060 miles (+712)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,060 miles
    Test number
    442561215183
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass35,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    987600889627
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged offside

  10. Fail35,348 miles (+3,912)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,348 miles
    Test number
    139281369747
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged offside

  11. Pass31,436 miles (+3,261)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,436 miles
    Test number
    510808334440
    • AdvisoryOffside rear arch damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass28,175 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    656633940378
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail28,175 miles (+3,598)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,175 miles
    Test number
    219692022504
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  14. Pass24,577 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    24,577 miles
    Test number
    998671625973
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail24,526 miles (+3,286)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,526 miles
    Test number
    145967753537
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 175/55r15 Conti (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass21,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    21,240 miles
    Test number
    408693200271
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in inner side wall

  17. Fail21,240 miles (+3,189)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,240 miles
    Test number
    481388744238
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracks in inner side wall

  18. Pass18,051 miles (+3,824)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    18,051 miles
    Test number
    916275775120
    • NoteN/s rear tyre inner wall perishing

  19. Pass14,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    14,227 miles
    Test number
    116784404212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail14,227 miles (+2,181)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,227 miles
    Test number
    508114604207
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass12,046 miles (+924)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    12,046 miles
    Test number
    256669873486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,122 miles (+2,089)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,122 miles
    Test number
    567406402208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,033 miles (+277)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    9,033 miles
    Test number
    296209151184
    • NoteOffside front bumper damaged

  24. Fail8,756 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,756 miles
    Test number
    570695910239
    • Repaired at testBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass8,756 miles (+1,024)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    8,756 miles
    Test number
    960265910266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,732 miles (+693)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,732 miles
    Test number
    954178228019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,039 miles
    Test number
    401459117095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 PPU

Does LB52 PPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 PPU expired on 4 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 PPU?
The MOT on LB52 PPU expired on 4 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 PPU done?
LB52 PPU was recorded at 57,428 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2025, an average of 2,731 miles a year.
Has LB52 PPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 PPU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 PPU 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 LB52 PPU find?
LB52 PPU passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2025 with 5 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front, and 2 more.

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