Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Black and Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 698 cc

LF52 VDTMOT history

LF52 VDT is a black and blue petrol Smart (mcc) Cabriolet first used on 4 Oct 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 38,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
38,742 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,288 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VDT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Black and Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VDT was last recorded at 38,742 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,575 miles · 26 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
167 miles
Average per year
1,288 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 38,742 miles
  • 2024 – 38,575 miles
  • 2023 – 37,152 miles
  • 2022 – 36,857 miles
  • 2021 – 36,353 miles
  • 2019 – 35,455 miles
  • 2018 – 35,104 miles
  • 2017 – 34,632 miles
  • 2016 – 33,851 miles
  • 2015 – 33,038 miles
  • 2014 – 32,141 miles
  • 2013 – 32,028 miles
  • 2012 – 29,722 miles
  • 2011 – 26,976 miles
  • 2010 – 21,901 miles
  • 2009 – 18,471 miles
  • 2008 – 16,251 miles
  • 2007 – 14,067 miles
  • 2005 – 12,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,742 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Under body corroding rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,742 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    38,742 miles
    Test number
    460339446982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail38,742 miles (+167)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,742 miles
    Test number
    636571502270
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass38,575 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    38,575 miles
    Test number
    927974058030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail38,573 miles (+1,421)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,573 miles
    Test number
    500161419225
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass37,152 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    37,152 miles
    Test number
    137689935229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass36,857 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    36,857 miles
    Test number
    639478788581
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding rear

  7. Fail36,852 miles (+499)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,852 miles
    Test number
    276906710831
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroding rear

  8. Pass36,353 miles (+898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    36,353 miles
    Test number
    422912630261
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,455 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    836171917612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,104 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,104 miles
    Test number
    538794153467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail35,104 miles (+472)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,104 miles
    Test number
    222614739345
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass34,632 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    34,632 miles
    Test number
    714009711112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,851 miles (+813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    33,851 miles
    Test number
    629569980408
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing on walls and cracking.

  14. Pass33,038 miles (+897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    33,038 miles
    Test number
    737433680953
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass32,141 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    538324734238
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

  16. Fail32,141 miles (+113)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,141 miles
    Test number
    407762434254
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

  17. Pass32,028 miles (+2,306)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,028 miles
    Test number
    368028313118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass29,722 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    29,722 miles
    Test number
    485262912122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,976 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    26,976 miles
    Test number
    639626811172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,901 miles (+3,430)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    21,901 miles
    Test number
    990701310114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,471 miles (+2,220)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    18,471 miles
    Test number
    961215819196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,251 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,251 miles
    Test number
    483109918128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,067 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    14,067 miles
    Test number
    480228537056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail12,903 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,903 miles
    Test number
    684605415391
    • FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LF52 VDT

Does LF52 VDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF52 VDT is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VDT?
The MOT on LF52 VDT is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF52 VDT done?
LF52 VDT was recorded at 38,742 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 1,288 miles a year.
Has LF52 VDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VDT has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 VDT 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 VDT find?
LF52 VDT passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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