Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

LF52 VBOMOT history

LF52 VBO is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 29 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 55,130 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

LF52 VBO silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
55,130 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VBO
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
29 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VBO was last recorded at 55,130 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,130 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,130 miles
  • 2025 – 54,068 miles
  • 2024 – 53,296 miles
  • 2023 – 52,461 miles
  • 2022 – 51,740 miles
  • 2021 – 51,094 miles
  • 2020 – 50,639 miles
  • 2019 – 49,727 miles
  • 2018 – 48,594 miles
  • 2017 – 47,246 miles
  • 2016 – 45,613 miles
  • 2015 – 43,699 miles
  • 2014 – 42,754 miles
  • 2013 – 40,220 miles
  • 2012 – 38,189 miles
  • 2011 – 35,782 miles
  • 2010 – 33,657 miles
  • 2009 – 29,290 miles
  • 2008 – 25,959 miles
  • 2007 – 21,053 miles
  • 2006 – 18,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,130 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    647254424705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail55,130 miles (+1,062)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,130 miles
    Test number
    131636811587
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass54,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    600579197031
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail54,068 miles (+772)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,068 miles
    Test number
    830047365086
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass53,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,296 miles
    Test number
    692930744015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,296 miles (+835)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,296 miles
    Test number
    909778906883
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass52,461 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    573555050841
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Fail52,461 miles (+721)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    854300701550
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass51,740 miles (+646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    51,740 miles
    Test number
    845859637791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    126437520147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail51,094 miles (+455)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,094 miles
    Test number
    313693096475
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper missing not working (3.4 (a))

  12. Pass50,639 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    788718423332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass49,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,727 miles
    Test number
    931801353469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail49,726 miles (+1,132)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,726 miles
    Test number
    692637880511
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass48,594 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    48,594 miles
    Test number
    168325480467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,246 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    47,246 miles
    Test number
    223288076314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    363255698269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail45,613 miles (+1,914)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    218882138982
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass43,699 miles (+945)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,699 miles
    Test number
    378348765126
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass42,754 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,754 miles
    Test number
    357774324367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,220 miles (+2,031)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    40,220 miles
    Test number
    246260593287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,189 miles (+2,407)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    38,189 miles
    Test number
    315159582409
    • NoteBoth front suspension dust covers split

  23. Pass35,782 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,782 miles
    Test number
    815272091258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,657 miles (+4,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,657 miles
    Test number
    702137180296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass29,290 miles (+3,331)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,290 miles
    Test number
    514380989207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,959 miles (+4,906)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,959 miles
    Test number
    374783688200
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

  27. Pass21,053 miles (+2,757)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,053 miles
    Test number
    221888077256
    • NoteShield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

  28. Pass18,296 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,296 miles
    Test number
    374609476277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail18,294 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,294 miles
    Test number
    174998176295
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAdvise rear number plate

Questions about LF52 VBO

Does LF52 VBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VBO is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VBO?
The MOT on LF52 VBO is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VBO done?
LF52 VBO was recorded at 55,130 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 1,855 miles a year.
Has LF52 VBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VBO has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LF52 VBO 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 VBO find?
LF52 VBO passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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