Smart (mcc) Cabriolet
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 698 cc
LF52 VCVMOT history
LF52 VCV is a black petrol Smart (mcc) Cabriolet first used on 11 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 31,746 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 31,746 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,390 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 VCV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- Cabriolet
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Oct 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 VCV was last recorded at 31,746 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 9,906 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 21,840 miles · 15 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 9,906 miles
- Average per year
- 1,390 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 31,746 miles
- 2024 – 21,840 miles
- 2023 – 21,133 miles
- 2022 – 19,801 miles
- 2021 – 18,462 miles
- 2020 – 16,795 miles
- 2019 – 13,807 miles
- 2018 – 13,675 miles
- 2017 – 13,352 miles
- 2016 – 13,073 miles
- 2014 – 12,086 miles
- 2013 – 11,204 miles
- 2012 – 9,826 miles
- 2011 – 9,037 miles
- 2010 – 8,286 miles
- 2009 – 7,614 miles
- 2008 – 6,404 miles
- 2007 – 5,870 miles
- 2006 – 5,137 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass31,746 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
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.
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass31,746 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 31,746 miles
- Test number
- 600861477418
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail31,746 miles (+9,906)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,746 miles
- Test number
- 124505442333
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front bumper damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass21,840 miles (+707)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 21,840 miles
- Test number
- 309141687829
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,133 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 21,133 miles
- Test number
- 262549921868
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail21,133 miles (+1,332)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,133 miles
- Test number
- 595077629462
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass19,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 19,801 miles
- Test number
- 686171697632
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,801 miles (+1,339)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,801 miles
- Test number
- 318843782332
- Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Pass18,462 miles (+1,667)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 18,462 miles
- Test number
- 981095441131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,795 miles (+2,988)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 16,795 miles
- Test number
- 465760881663
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
- AdvisoryFuel cap sealing device deteriorated
- AdvisoryWindscreen washers need attention
Pass13,807 miles (+132)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 13,807 miles
- Test number
- 928504892843
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer, slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Plastic bumper at the rear cracked. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass13,675 miles (+323)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 13,675 miles
- Test number
- 303646177236
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass13,352 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 13,352 miles
- Test number
- 968040347649
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail13,351 miles (+278)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,351 miles
- Test number
- 587649002814
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bothside (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has perishing on outer sidewall
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass13,073 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 13,073 miles
- Test number
- 494097421442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail13,056 miles (+970)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,056 miles
- Test number
- 222062967059
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (3.5.1g)
Pass12,086 miles (+882)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 12,086 miles
- Test number
- 325590494456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,204 miles (+1,378)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 11,204 miles
- Test number
- 105121383266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,826 miles (+789)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 9,826 miles
- Test number
- 698772882263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,037 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 9,037 miles
- Test number
- 319836481298
- NoteFront tyres perished and starting to split slightly
Fail9,037 miles (+751)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 9,037 miles
- Test number
- 399006981483
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront tyres perished and starting to split slightly
Pass8,286 miles (+672)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 8,286 miles
- Test number
- 251917070237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,614 miles (+1,210)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 7,614 miles
- Test number
- 180837189278
- NoteFront tyres deteriorated (on limit) 145/65 15
Pass6,404 miles (+534)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 6,404 miles
- Test number
- 361292888292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,870 miles (+733)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 5,870 miles
- Test number
- 321654687442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 5,137 miles
- Test number
- 363113166200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 VCV
- Does LF52 VCV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VCV is valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 VCV?
- The MOT on LF52 VCV is valid until 28 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 VCV done?
- LF52 VCV was recorded at 31,746 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 1,390 miles a year.
- Has LF52 VCV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 VCV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LF52 VCV 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 VCV find?
- LF52 VCV passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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