Smart (mcc) Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 698 cc

LF52 VDVMOT history

LF52 VDV is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Cabriolet first used on 7 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
82,689 mi
At MOT on 23 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VDV was last recorded at 82,689 miles on 23 Nov 2024, 4,077 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2010: 1,283 miles, lower than 9,302 miles on 21 Aug 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
78,612 miles · 23 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,077 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,689 miles
  • 2023 – 78,612 miles
  • 2022 – 72,573 miles
  • 2021 – 67,968 miles
  • 2020 – 61,706 miles
  • 2019 – 50,283 miles
  • 2018 – 40,912 miles
  • 2017 – 39,658 miles
  • 2016 – 37,730 miles
  • 2015 – 35,175 miles
  • 2014 – 31,803 miles
  • 2013 – 27,659 miles
  • 2012 – 22,520 miles
  • 2011 – 18,279 miles
  • 2010 – 1,283 miles
  • 2009 – 9,302 miles
  • 2008 – 6,961 miles
  • 2007 – 6,303 miles
  • 2006 – 5,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,689 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

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.

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Centre Front Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,689 miles (+4,077)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    514683029783
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

  2. Pass78,612 miles (+6,039)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,612 miles
    Test number
    757960178206
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,573 miles (+4,605)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,573 miles
    Test number
    987338803542
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass67,968 miles (+6,262)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    67,968 miles
    Test number
    768040444319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass61,706 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    325893495426
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail61,706 miles (+11,423)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    659973395440
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (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))

  7. Pass50,283 miles (+9,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    50,283 miles
    Test number
    661569486814
    • AdvisoryFront wipers poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass40,912 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    40,912 miles
    Test number
    180100412827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,658 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    39,658 miles
    Test number
    621244063321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,730 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    37,730 miles
    Test number
    613587558705
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  11. Fail37,725 miles (+2,550)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,725 miles
    Test number
    913282035269
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass35,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,175 miles
    Test number
    575891935970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,169 miles (+3,366)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    478472700137
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass31,803 miles (+4,144)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    31,803 miles
    Test number
    707553634240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass27,659 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,659 miles
    Test number
    666030423248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail27,658 miles (+5,138)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,658 miles
    Test number
    665358013267
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass22,520 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    22,520 miles
    Test number
    177666032264
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres poor condition,perished/spliting.

  18. Fail22,519 miles (+4,240)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,519 miles
    Test number
    799886232213
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres poor condition,perished/spliting.

  19. Pass18,279 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    328515821438
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking on oiter edges

  20. Fail18,279 miles (+16,996)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,279 miles
    Test number
    897265621268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are cracking on oiter edges

  21. Pass1,283 miles (-8,019)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    1,283 miles
    Test number
    310296130405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass9,302 miles (+2,341)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    9,302 miles
    Test number
    614893539228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,961 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    6,961 miles
    Test number
    724607948276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,303 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    6,303 miles
    Test number
    881450357269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass5,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    5,812 miles
    Test number
    254635786147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VDV

Does LF52 VDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VDV expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VDV?
The MOT on LF52 VDV expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VDV done?
LF52 VDV was recorded at 82,689 miles at its MOT on 23 Nov 2024, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has LF52 VDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VDV has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on LF52 VDV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 VDV find?
LF52 VDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front outer suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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