Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 698 cc

LF02 VBDMOT history

LF02 VBD is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 11 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 60,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2025.

LF02 VBD silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2026
Mileage
60,955 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 VBD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 VBD was last recorded at 60,955 miles on 16 Jul 2025, 1,074 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,881 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,074 miles
Average per year
2,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,955 miles
  • 2024 – 59,881 miles
  • 2023 – 58,295 miles
  • 2022 – 56,050 miles
  • 2021 – 53,593 miles
  • 2020 – 50,597 miles
  • 2019 – 44,131 miles
  • 2018 – 41,522 miles
  • 2017 – 40,269 miles
  • 2016 – 38,519 miles
  • 2015 – 36,873 miles
  • 2014 – 34,809 miles
  • 2013 – 32,633 miles
  • 2012 – 30,821 miles
  • 2011 – 28,562 miles
  • 2010 – 26,142 miles
  • 2009 – 24,042 miles
  • 2008 – 21,930 miles
  • 2007 – 19,544 miles
  • 2006 – 17,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,955 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,955 miles (+1,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,955 miles
    Test number
    332059232542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass59,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    520618288907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail59,881 miles (+1,586)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,881 miles
    Test number
    223005503958
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass58,295 miles (+2,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    58,295 miles
    Test number
    464443727452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass56,050 miles (+2,457)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    56,050 miles
    Test number
    876489140861
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass53,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    53,593 miles
    Test number
    313538306479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail53,593 miles (+2,996)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,593 miles
    Test number
    286740926583
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass50,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    983593524156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,597 miles (+6,466)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,597 miles
    Test number
    563944015625
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass44,131 miles (+2,609)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    44,131 miles
    Test number
    172031651989
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leaks

  11. Pass41,522 miles (+1,253)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,522 miles
    Test number
    765517491528
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner c.v boot has a small split
    • AdvisoryRear number plate poor condition

  12. Pass40,269 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    145285248966
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front top mounts

  13. Fail40,269 miles (+1,750)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,269 miles
    Test number
    378144650923
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisorySlight wear in both front top mounts

  14. Pass38,519 miles (+1,646)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    38,519 miles
    Test number
    104895462645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass36,873 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    456887385132
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished/cracked 145/65 15

  16. Fail36,873 miles (+2,064)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,873 miles
    Test number
    756117885154
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished/cracked 145/65 15

  17. Pass34,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    889608194191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail34,809 miles (+2,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,809 miles
    Test number
    899417994185
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass32,633 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    32,633 miles
    Test number
    265457093159
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOffside front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

  20. Fail32,633 miles (+1,812)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,633 miles
    Test number
    696617293111
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteOffside front brake discs worn and starting to corrode

  21. Pass30,821 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    30,821 miles
    Test number
    179789992108
    • NoteAirbag light on

  22. Fail30,821 miles (+2,259)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,821 miles
    Test number
    346358692101
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on

  23. Pass28,562 miles (+2,420)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    28,562 miles
    Test number
    468217201236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,142 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,142 miles
    Test number
    421114050127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,042 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,042 miles
    Test number
    683640869116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail24,040 miles (+2,110)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    553186959104
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass21,930 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,930 miles
    Test number
    630435758128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,544 miles (+2,372)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    750075457123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass17,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    17,172 miles
    Test number
    393317456166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 VBD

Does LF02 VBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 VBD expired on 10 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 VBD?
The MOT on LF02 VBD expired on 10 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 VBD done?
LF02 VBD was recorded at 60,955 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2025, an average of 2,291 miles a year.
Has LF02 VBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 VBD has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 VBD 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 LF02 VBD find?
LF02 VBD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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