Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

LF52 SJYMOT history

LF52 SJY is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 65,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

LF52 SJY silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
65,806 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,503 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 SJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 SJY was last recorded at 65,806 miles on 16 May 2025, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,775 miles · 16 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
2,503 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,806 miles
  • 2023 – 65,775 miles
  • 2022 – 65,485 miles
  • 2021 – 62,927 miles
  • 2020 – 60,343 miles
  • 2019 – 58,655 miles
  • 2018 – 56,503 miles
  • 2017 – 54,518 miles
  • 2016 – 52,243 miles
  • 2015 – 50,729 miles
  • 2014 – 50,528 miles
  • 2013 – 50,320 miles
  • 2012 – 46,885 miles
  • 2011 – 40,381 miles
  • 2010 – 37,833 miles
  • 2009 – 35,064 miles
  • 2008 – 31,819 miles
  • 2007 – 27,946 miles
  • 2006 – 23,141 miles
  • 2005 – 16,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,806 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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.

  • Road wheel slightly distorted all four

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside grease

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jack points/outriggers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside inner rims

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,806 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    65,806 miles
    Test number
    233648852814
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  2. Fail65,775 miles (+290)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,775 miles
    Test number
    882863610587
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside wheels inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis legs/upper spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass65,485 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    641845514570
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jack points/outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail65,485 miles (+2,558)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,485 miles
    Test number
    103911241626
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside jack points/outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted nearside and offside inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass62,927 miles (+47)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,927 miles
    Test number
    692618593867
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail62,880 miles (+2,537)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,880 miles
    Test number
    759431445673
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,343 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    747063969333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

  8. Fail60,330 miles (+1,675)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,330 miles
    Test number
    972327140663
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn along its inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal starting to crack

  9. Pass58,655 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,655 miles
    Test number
    536030480351
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspect ABS malfunction

  10. Fail58,645 miles (+2,142)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    675968799925
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 145/65/r15 72t (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspect ABS malfunction

  11. Pass56,503 miles (+1,985)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,503 miles
    Test number
    215101169367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass54,518 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    54,518 miles
    Test number
    672227175229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush casing corroded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush casing corroded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

  13. Fail54,501 miles (+2,258)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,501 miles
    Test number
    714999012716
    • FailureHeadlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/55/r15 77t (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush casing corroded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush casing corroded (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Pass52,243 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    52,243 miles
    Test number
    692172533235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail52,238 miles (+1,509)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,238 miles
    Test number
    271646053930
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

  16. Pass50,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    521764983463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,729 miles (+201)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,729 miles
    Test number
    710214085077
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass50,528 miles (+208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    50,528 miles
    Test number
    668711054262
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass50,320 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,320 miles
    Test number
    548429913269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,885 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    46,885 miles
    Test number
    837768832318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,381 miles (+2,548)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    40,381 miles
    Test number
    797157701332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail37,833 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    372446290276
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake lights do not operate immediatly when brake pedal applied

  23. Pass37,833 miles (+2,769)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    37,833 miles
    Test number
    594046590284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake lights do not operate immediatly when brake pedal applied

  24. Pass35,064 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,064 miles
    Test number
    994052509393
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear no.plate dis-coloured-still legible

  25. Fail35,060 miles (+3,241)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,060 miles
    Test number
    652766999292
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear no.plate dis-coloured-still legible

  26. Pass31,819 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    31,819 miles
    Test number
    571555008356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass27,946 miles (+4,805)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,946 miles
    Test number
    504119197232
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteRear number plate

  28. Fail23,141 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,141 miles
    Test number
    121996076298
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge

  29. Pass23,141 miles (+6,463)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,141 miles
    Test number
    832736776256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge

  30. Pass16,678 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    16,678 miles
    Test number
    124682875285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LF52 SJY

Does LF52 SJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 SJY expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 SJY?
The MOT on LF52 SJY expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 SJY done?
LF52 SJY was recorded at 65,806 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 2,503 miles a year.
Has LF52 SJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 SJY has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 SJY 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 LF52 SJY find?
LF52 SJY passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration.

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