Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Yellow and Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 999 cc

LB52 PPYMOT history

LB52 PPY is a yellow and silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 7 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 87,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,689 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 PPY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Yellow and Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 PPY was last recorded at 87,689 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 2,056 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,633 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,056 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,689 miles
  • 2024 – 85,633 miles
  • 2023 – 82,228 miles
  • 2022 – 79,532 miles
  • 2021 – 76,923 miles
  • 2020 – 74,893 miles
  • 2019 – 70,127 miles
  • 2018 – 67,132 miles
  • 2017 – 64,911 miles
  • 2016 – 62,959 miles
  • 2015 – 59,684 miles
  • 2014 – 57,988 miles
  • 2013 – 42,028 miles
  • 2012 – 33,270 miles
  • 2011 – 24,951 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,689 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Both front tyres badley worn inner edges very near cords

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,689 miles (+2,056)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    431613902474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass85,633 miles (+3,405)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    252512402856
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass82,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,228 miles
    Test number
    335000252356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,224 miles (+91)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,224 miles
    Test number
    897055034926
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail82,133 miles (+2,601)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,133 miles
    Test number
    518434231966
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,532 miles (+87)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    79,532 miles
    Test number
    848129287094
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail79,445 miles (+2,522)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,445 miles
    Test number
    486928446186
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass76,923 miles (+2,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,923 miles
    Test number
    707843180659
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE IS ALSO SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,893 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    74,893 miles
    Test number
    499692301234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,893 miles (+4,766)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,893 miles
    Test number
    873952980140
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,127 miles (+2,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,127 miles
    Test number
    684480205924
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass67,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    486790537818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,132 miles (+2,221)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,132 miles
    Test number
    861482607604
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass64,911 miles (+1,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,911 miles
    Test number
    218538691483
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass62,959 miles (+3,275)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,959 miles
    Test number
    392963351034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,684 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,684 miles
    Test number
    305596148131
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some components

  17. Pass57,988 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,988 miles
    Test number
    945067344219
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail57,988 miles (+15,960)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,988 miles
    Test number
    506306344270
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass42,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    679578123235
    • 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. Fail42,028 miles (+8,758)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,028 miles
    Test number
    158788223211
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  21. Pass33,270 miles (+8,319)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    33,270 miles
    Test number
    329688422239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,951 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    358653921473
    • DangerousBoth front tyres badley worn inner edges very near cords

  23. Fail24,951 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,951 miles
    Test number
    178192321217
    • DangerousBoth front tyres badley worn inner edges very near cords
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB52 PPY

Does LB52 PPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 PPY is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB52 PPY?
The MOT on LB52 PPY is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 PPY done?
LB52 PPY was recorded at 87,689 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has LB52 PPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 PPY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 PPY 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 PPY find?
LB52 PPY passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear axle corroded.

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