Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 999 cc

LF52 NCCMOT history

LF52 NCC is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 10 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Feb 2019 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 58,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Feb 2019
Mileage
58,929 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 NCC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
999 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Feb 2019
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 NCC was last recorded at 58,929 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 1,357 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Mar 2012: 49,257 miles, lower than 107,121 miles on 22 Mar 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,572 miles · 20 Feb 2018
Between the last two tests
1,357 miles
Average per year
1,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 58,929 miles
  • 2018 – 57,572 miles
  • 2016 – 55,371 miles
  • 2015 – 54,123 miles
  • 2014 – 50,616 miles
  • 2013 – 49,700 miles
  • 2012 – 49,257 miles
  • 2011 – 48,159 miles
  • 2010 – 46,803 miles
  • 2009 – 43,042 miles
  • 2008 – 38,806 miles
  • 2007 – 34,628 miles
  • 2006 – 30,103 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail58,929 miles
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront foglamps not working

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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail58,929 miles (+1,357)14 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,929 miles
    Test number
    378341304265
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront foglamps not working

  2. Pass57,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    548143877720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,572 miles (+2,201)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    988163847714
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  4. Pass55,371 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,371 miles
    Test number
    388719878964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,123 miles (+3,507)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,123 miles
    Test number
    892440752199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,616 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,616 miles
    Test number
    758338514251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,606 miles (+906)3 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    466866604260
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  8. Pass49,700 miles (+443)3 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    49,700 miles
    Test number
    628591403233
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap seal started to deteriorate
    • NoteNearside rear tyre inner sidewall surface cut
    • NoteNearside rear tyre valve stem badly perrished
    • NoteOffside front tyre valve stem deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread perrishing/spliting
    • NoteSurface cut to nearside front tyre inner sidewall

  9. Pass49,257 miles (-57,864)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    49,257 miles
    Test number
    488737882065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,121 miles (+58,962)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,121 miles
    Test number
    476462182051
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  11. Pass48,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    526205601135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,159 miles (+1,356)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,159 miles
    Test number
    138015201162
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  13. Pass46,803 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,803 miles
    Test number
    541537570034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,042 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,042 miles
    Test number
    150409479421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,806 miles (+4,178)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    38,806 miles
    Test number
    781808778035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/f/tyre inner wall cut

  16. Pass34,628 miles (+4,525)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,628 miles
    Test number
    304227887054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    163870896473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,103 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,103 miles
    Test number
    324188486008
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LF52 NCC

Does LF52 NCC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 NCC expired on 19 Feb 2019, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 NCC?
The MOT on LF52 NCC expired on 19 Feb 2019. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 NCC done?
LF52 NCC was recorded at 58,929 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 1,747 miles a year.
Has LF52 NCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 NCC has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 NCC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Mar 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 NCC find?
LF52 NCC failed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 14 major defects and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 12 more.

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