Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 698 cc

LF52 VEPMOT history

LF52 VEP is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 12 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2021 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 51,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

LF52 VEP black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Sept 2021
Mileage
51,772 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VEP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Sept 2021
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 VEP was last recorded at 51,772 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 8,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2014: 26,113 miles, lower than 26,133 miles on 12 Sept 2014.

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
43,641 miles · 4 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
8,131 miles
Average per year
2,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 51,772 miles
  • 2020 – 43,641 miles
  • 2019 – 39,923 miles
  • 2017 – 39,630 miles
  • 2016 – 36,968 miles
  • 2015 – 31,937 miles
  • 2014 – 26,113 miles
  • 2013 – 19,373 miles
  • 2012 – 17,959 miles
  • 2011 – 16,549 miles
  • 2010 – 14,984 miles
  • 2009 – 13,135 miles
  • 2008 – 11,177 miles
  • 2007 – 9,757 miles
  • 2006 – 7,744 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail51,772 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail51,772 miles (+8,131)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,772 miles
    Test number
    375258538136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass43,641 miles (+3,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,641 miles
    Test number
    590222939339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass39,923 miles (+293)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,923 miles
    Test number
    957587629866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,630 miles (+2,662)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    650904444303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass36,968 miles (+5,031)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    339993045210
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass31,937 miles (+5,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    31,937 miles
    Test number
    352846993889
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Pass26,113 miles (-20)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    26,113 miles
    Test number
    655558054258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail26,133 miles (+6,760)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    578025854217
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteFront brake pads are very low

  9. Pass19,373 miles (+1,414)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,373 miles
    Test number
    997246953275
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  10. Pass17,959 miles (+1,410)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,959 miles
    Test number
    598131592263
    • NoteOil leak from engine

  11. Pass16,549 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    307298571428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,984 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    14,984 miles
    Test number
    801141590274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,135 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,135 miles
    Test number
    452755489296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,177 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,177 miles
    Test number
    243957888248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,757 miles (+2,013)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    310218477254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass7,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    7,744 miles
    Test number
    370416426494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 VEP

Does LF52 VEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VEP expired on 3 Sept 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VEP?
The MOT on LF52 VEP expired on 3 Sept 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VEP done?
LF52 VEP was recorded at 51,772 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 2,853 miles a year.
Has LF52 VEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VEP has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 VEP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 VEP find?
LF52 VEP failed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 3 dangerous defects, 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; stop lamp(s) all not working, and 4 more.

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