Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

LF52 VBMMOT history

LF52 VBM is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 72,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

LF52 VBM black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
72,689 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,769 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VBM
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
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VBM was last recorded at 72,689 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,561 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
128 miles
Average per year
2,769 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 72,689 miles
  • 2023 – 72,561 miles
  • 2022 – 72,488 miles
  • 2021 – 72,275 miles
  • 2020 – 72,084 miles
  • 2018 – 65,970 miles
  • 2017 – 60,878 miles
  • 2016 – 59,575 miles
  • 2015 – 56,774 miles
  • 2014 – 52,622 miles
  • 2013 – 47,958 miles
  • 2012 – 44,076 miles
  • 2011 – 42,781 miles
  • 2010 – 39,473 miles
  • 2009 – 35,627 miles
  • 2007 – 29,516 miles
  • 2006 – 24,623 miles
  • 2005 – 20,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,689 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,689 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    72,689 miles
    Test number
    313554040379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,561 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,561 miles
    Test number
    790033208729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass72,488 miles (+213)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    72,488 miles
    Test number
    984014047713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,275 miles (+191)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    72,275 miles
    Test number
    846561022084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,084 miles (+6,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,084 miles
    Test number
    201877490367
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass65,970 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,970 miles
    Test number
    256691257131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail65,969 miles (+5,091)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,969 miles
    Test number
    523840111515
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass60,878 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,878 miles
    Test number
    376811563765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    659647649088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,575 miles (+2,801)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,575 miles
    Test number
    868608239891
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  11. Pass56,774 miles (+4,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    56,774 miles
    Test number
    399688725108
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass52,622 miles (+4,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    52,622 miles
    Test number
    556684134145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,958 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    47,958 miles
    Test number
    445690643153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    139425362186
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTING AND BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW,

  15. Fail44,076 miles (+1,295)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    809384362157
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTING AND BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW,

  16. Pass42,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    936200411130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail42,781 miles (+3,308)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,781 miles
    Test number
    217690011117
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass39,473 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,473 miles
    Test number
    652648860092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,627 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,627 miles
    Test number
    410313089043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,516 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,516 miles
    Test number
    592562997242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,623 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,623 miles
    Test number
    373684326435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    20,172 miles
    Test number
    822398915205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VBM

Does LF52 VBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VBM expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VBM?
The MOT on LF52 VBM expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VBM done?
LF52 VBM was recorded at 72,689 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 2,769 miles a year.
Has LF52 VBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VBM has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2018.
Has the mileage on LF52 VBM 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 VBM find?
LF52 VBM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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