Smart (mcc) City Coupe
Silver and Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc
LF52 SMXMOT history
LF52 SMX is a silver and blue petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 14 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,053 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2024
- Mileage
- 83,053 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2023
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,175 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 SMX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- City Coupe
- Colour
- Silver and Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 14 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 SMX was last recorded at 83,053 miles on 2 May 2023, 4,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 78,854 miles · 9 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 4,199 miles
- Average per year
- 4,175 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 83,053 miles
- 2020 – 78,854 miles
- 2019 – 76,304 miles
- 2018 – 73,662 miles
- 2016 – 65,885 miles
- 2015 – 37,534 miles
- 2014 – 35,855 miles
- 2013 – 34,539 miles
- 2012 – 32,497 miles
- 2011 – 30,706 miles
- 2010 – 27,894 miles
- 2009 – 21,039 miles
- 2008 – 19,218 miles
- 2007 – 16,811 miles
- 2006 – 13,641 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,053 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 83,053 miles
- Test number
- 591897887305
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,053 miles6 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,053 miles
- Test number
- 365058458471
- Repaired at testFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Fail83,043 km (+2,431)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,043 km
- Test number
- 892081282088
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested to low on front (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Pass80,612 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 80,612 km
- Test number
- 862349692728
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Pitted on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,854 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 78,854 miles
- Test number
- 851486143637
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner pad not working well (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail78,844 miles (+2,540)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,844 miles
- Test number
- 571479063165
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split around the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner brake pad not working well (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 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOne section of high level brake light not working
Pass76,304 miles (+2,642)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,304 miles
- Test number
- 671771536096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,662 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 73,662 miles
- Test number
- 838550480203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass69,622 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 69,622 km
- Test number
- 415176549534
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass65,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 65,885 miles
- Test number
- 592047277737
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,458 km
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 60,458 km
- Test number
- 293359295533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,534 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2016
- Odometer
- 37,534 miles
- Test number
- 759441125196
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail37,532 miles (+1,677)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,532 miles
- Test number
- 729141025131
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass35,855 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 35,855 miles
- Test number
- 128800924165
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail35,855 miles (+1,316)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,855 miles
- Test number
- 388880324198
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass34,539 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,539 miles
- Test number
- 377994813157
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,497 miles (+1,791)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2013
- Odometer
- 32,497 miles
- Test number
- 215862342443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,706 miles (+2,812)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2012
- Odometer
- 30,706 miles
- Test number
- 346927211171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,894 miles (+6,855)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2011
- Odometer
- 27,894 miles
- Test number
- 874815020153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,039 miles (+1,821)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 21,039 miles
- Test number
- 230885879169
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass19,218 miles (+2,407)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 19,218 miles
- Test number
- 151517158299
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyre cracking in outer walls.
- NoteNearside front tyre cracking in tread.
Pass16,811 miles (+3,170)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 16,811 miles
- Test number
- 983620867258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,641 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 13,641 miles
- Test number
- 274159756204
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LF52 SMX
- Does LF52 SMX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 SMX expired on 1 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 SMX?
- The MOT on LF52 SMX expired on 1 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 SMX done?
- LF52 SMX was recorded at 83,053 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2023, an average of 4,175 miles a year.
- Has LF52 SMX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 SMX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on LF52 SMX 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 SMX find?
- LF52 SMX passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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