Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 599 cc

LB52 PWEMOT history

LB52 PWE is a grey petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 145,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
145,214 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,539 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 PWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 PWE was last recorded at 145,214 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 58,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,055 miles · 3 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
58,159 miles
Average per year
6,539 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,214 miles
  • 2020 – 87,055 miles
  • 2019 – 86,138 miles
  • 2018 – 84,146 miles
  • 2017 – 81,486 miles
  • 2016 – 76,448 miles
  • 2015 – 75,337 miles
  • 2014 – 73,549 miles
  • 2013 – 69,607 miles
  • 2012 – 61,214 miles
  • 2011 – 53,467 miles
  • 2010 – 45,497 miles
  • 2009 – 36,765 miles
  • 2008 – 28,367 miles
  • 2007 – 19,770 miles
  • 2006 – 13,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,214 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Both front tyres cracking in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front number plate cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • O/s/r tyre low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust tail pipe missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear bumper lower plastic bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,214 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    145,214 miles
    Test number
    708655124149
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass144,877 km (+588)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,877 km
    Test number
    802033022963
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass144,289 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,289 km
    Test number
    708932553781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail144,289 km (+278)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,289 km
    Test number
    229923027626
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass144,011 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    144,011 km
    Test number
    434102564205
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail144,011 km (+452)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,011 km
    Test number
    208406107826
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axel corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass143,559 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,559 km
    Test number
    712469099397
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail143,559 km1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,559 km
    Test number
    653428899833
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass87,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    672424839865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,055 miles (+917)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,055 miles
    Test number
    281306198219
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass86,138 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,138 miles
    Test number
    620137182008
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low

  12. Fail86,134 miles (+1,988)8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,134 miles
    Test number
    490097330126
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking in treads
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTail pipe missing on rear box
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre low

  13. Pass84,146 miles (+2,660)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,146 miles
    Test number
    240534088408
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass81,486 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    358090897814
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper lower plastic bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR to OSR pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail81,486 miles (+5,038)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    788396183728
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper lower plastic bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR to OSR pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass76,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    306843781815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail76,448 miles (+1,111)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,448 miles
    Test number
    318898782031
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass75,337 miles (+1,788)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    540935515315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,549 miles (+3,942)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    73,549 miles
    Test number
    537700294267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,607 miles (+8,393)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,607 miles
    Test number
    969069483222
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass61,214 miles (+7,747)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,214 miles
    Test number
    389816882250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass53,467 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,467 miles
    Test number
    109377271250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail53,465 miles (+7,968)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,465 miles
    Test number
    826193671229
    • FailureFront coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass45,497 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    210872770297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,429 miles (+8,664)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,429 miles
    Test number
    174561870210
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  26. Pass36,765 miles (+8,398)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    391953339274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,367 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    28,367 miles
    Test number
    391362238496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    291831037004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,770 miles (+6,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,770 miles
    Test number
    944011637043
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass13,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    13,334 miles
    Test number
    412731136091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 PWE

Does LB52 PWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 PWE is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 PWE?
The MOT on LB52 PWE is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 PWE done?
LB52 PWE was recorded at 145,214 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 6,539 miles a year.
Has LB52 PWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 PWE has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 PWE 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 PWE find?
LB52 PWE passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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