Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

LF52 UWHMOT history

LF52 UWH is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 13 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 63,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

LF52 UWH black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2025
Mileage
63,021 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 UWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 UWH was last recorded at 63,021 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 1,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,981 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
1,040 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,021 miles
  • 2023 – 61,981 miles
  • 2022 – 60,312 miles
  • 2021 – 58,496 miles
  • 2020 – 56,051 miles
  • 2019 – 53,014 miles
  • 2018 – 49,565 miles
  • 2017 – 45,733 miles
  • 2016 – 41,357 miles
  • 2015 – 40,484 miles
  • 2014 – 36,770 miles
  • 2013 – 33,651 miles
  • 2012 – 29,031 miles
  • 2011 – 26,762 miles
  • 2010 – 23,888 miles
  • 2009 – 21,840 miles
  • 2008 – 19,889 miles
  • 2007 – 17,328 miles
  • 2006 – 12,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,021 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 both rear and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,021 miles (+1,040)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    63,021 miles
    Test number
    602442558118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass61,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    633048040288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail61,981 miles (+1,669)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,981 miles
    Test number
    391934144170
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass60,312 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,312 miles
    Test number
    534562576070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,496 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,496 miles
    Test number
    910478446854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass56,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    610794849705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,051 miles (+3,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,051 miles
    Test number
    344904272351
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,014 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,014 miles
    Test number
    884674906211
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail53,000 miles (+3,435)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,000 miles
    Test number
    121487342167
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted both rear and offside front (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass49,565 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,565 miles
    Test number
    851944655735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,500 miles (+3,767)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,500 miles
    Test number
    909092709029
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass45,733 miles (+4,376)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,733 miles
    Test number
    144508419725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,357 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    870336272428
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail41,357 miles (+873)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,357 miles
    Test number
    481995560678
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass40,484 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    311043314057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is damaged and not fully secure

  16. Fail40,484 miles (+3,714)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    408478777839
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront bumper is damaged and not fully secure

  17. Fail36,770 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    398133904345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass36,770 miles (+3,119)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    36,770 miles
    Test number
    955113504306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,651 miles (+4,620)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,651 miles
    Test number
    557009793225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,031 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,031 miles
    Test number
    475458602397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  21. Fail29,031 miles (+2,269)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,031 miles
    Test number
    486388802494
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer perishing
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  22. Pass26,762 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,762 miles
    Test number
    257079011327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail23,888 miles (+2,048)2 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,888 miles
    Test number
    683107980233
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  24. Pass21,840 miles (+1,951)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    21,840 miles
    Test number
    793782329356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,889 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,889 miles
    Test number
    741427018347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,328 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,328 miles
    Test number
    243827997296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass17,328 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,328 miles
    Test number
    912857397263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail12,532 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,532 miles
    Test number
    683730806384
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass12,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,532 miles
    Test number
    772150106382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 UWH

Does LF52 UWH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 UWH expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 UWH?
The MOT on LF52 UWH expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 UWH done?
LF52 UWH was recorded at 63,021 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has LF52 UWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 UWH has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 UWH 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 UWH find?
LF52 UWH passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front coil spring corroded; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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