Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

LF52 UWJMOT history

LF52 UWJ is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 54,872 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LF52 UWJ black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
54,872 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 UWJ
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
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 UWJ was last recorded at 54,872 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,857 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
2,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 54,872 miles
  • 2024 – 54,857 miles
  • 2022 – 54,458 miles
  • 2021 – 53,128 miles
  • 2019 – 52,974 miles
  • 2018 – 50,358 miles
  • 2017 – 48,996 miles
  • 2016 – 40,613 miles
  • 2015 – 33,235 miles
  • 2014 – 30,249 miles
  • 2013 – 27,125 miles
  • 2012 – 26,502 miles
  • 2011 – 24,439 miles
  • 2009 – 21,248 miles
  • 2008 – 19,427 miles
  • 2007 – 17,359 miles
  • 2006 – 15,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,872 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryFootbrake travel longer than expected advise further investigation.

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,872 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    200631100502
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel longer than expected advise further investigation.

  2. Fail54,872 miles (+15)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,872 miles
    Test number
    497729017291
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls cracked almost to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 3.mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFootbrake travel longer than expected advise further investigation.

  3. Pass54,857 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    738108936799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail54,818 miles (+360)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,818 miles
    Test number
    672401100225
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass54,458 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    54,458 miles
    Test number
    675807344387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,128 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    53,128 miles
    Test number
    644590887425
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,974 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,974 miles
    Test number
    408105549066
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring not seated correctly against stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Fail52,973 miles (+2,615)3 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,973 miles
    Test number
    545350496401
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring not seated correctly against stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass50,358 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    783013402705
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail50,304 miles (+1,308)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,304 miles
    Test number
    896739242257
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass48,996 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    48,996 miles
    Test number
    726054435349
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail48,994 miles (+8,381)2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,994 miles
    Test number
    521270423448
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass40,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    40,613 miles
    Test number
    705822850210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail40,613 miles (+7,378)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,613 miles
    Test number
    100276828277
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass33,235 miles (+2,986)1 dangerous3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    33,235 miles
    Test number
    837253985174
    • DangerousOffside front tyre is cracking on outside sidewall., it is strongly advised that it is replaced.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake servo assistance is poor, it is advised that it has specialist attention.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has perished, it is strongly advised that it is replaced.

  16. Pass30,249 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    30,249 miles
    Test number
    975081484136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteService brake application required more effort than expected, a full brake service is strongly advised.

  17. Fail30,249 miles (+3,124)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,249 miles
    Test number
    996221184138
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteService brake application required more effort than expected, a full brake service is strongly advised.

  18. Pass27,125 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    567976283140
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking but NO cords visable
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking but NO cords visable
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail27,125 miles (+623)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    218425083111
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking but NO cords visable
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking but NO cords visable
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass26,502 miles (+2,063)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,502 miles
    Test number
    565300482126
    • NoteN/s/f tyre badly cracking but not exposing cords at time of test
    • NoteSeal on fuel cap perishing

  21. Pass24,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,439 miles
    Test number
    888058381133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,439 miles (+3,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,439 miles
    Test number
    845118081145
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass21,248 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,248 miles
    Test number
    964399829388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,427 miles
    Test number
    560103848368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,427 miles (+2,068)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,427 miles
    Test number
    694173648394
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass17,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    393237437199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,359 miles (+2,291)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    813794337164
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass15,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,068 miles
    Test number
    440478036031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 UWJ

Does LF52 UWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 UWJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 UWJ?
The MOT on LF52 UWJ is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 UWJ done?
LF52 UWJ was recorded at 54,872 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,011 miles a year.
Has LF52 UWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 UWJ has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 UWJ 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 UWJ find?
LF52 UWJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer walls cracked almost to cords; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to 3.mm, and 1 more.

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