Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 599 cc

LF52 VFSMOT history

LF52 VFS is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 64,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

LF52 VFS silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Sept 2026
Mileage
64,528 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,216 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 VFS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Cabriolet
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 VFS was last recorded at 64,528 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,910 miles · 10 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
618 miles
Average per year
2,216 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 64,528 miles
  • 2024 – 63,910 miles
  • 2023 – 62,487 miles
  • 2022 – 59,912 miles
  • 2021 – 57,766 miles
  • 2020 – 55,021 miles
  • 2019 – 51,853 miles
  • 2018 – 47,273 miles
  • 2017 – 44,485 miles
  • 2016 – 41,326 miles
  • 2015 – 38,192 miles
  • 2014 – 38,163 miles
  • 2013 – 38,155 miles
  • 2011 – 38,132 miles
  • 2009 – 37,708 miles
  • 2008 – 33,782 miles
  • 2007 – 27,393 miles
  • 2006 – 22,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,528 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front hub has slight corrsion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,528 miles (+618)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,528 miles
    Test number
    417620657994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,910 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    63,910 miles
    Test number
    736136951119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,487 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    666649917239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail62,467 miles (+2,555)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    462594053433
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass59,912 miles (+75)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    59,912 miles
    Test number
    429290242022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has slight corrsion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail59,837 miles (+2,071)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,837 miles
    Test number
    618966679954
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened hub (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front hub has slight corrsion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass57,766 miles (+2,745)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,766 miles
    Test number
    925200371115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,021 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,021 miles
    Test number
    510068572909
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail55,021 miles (+3,168)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,021 miles
    Test number
    316631228237
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass51,853 miles (+4,580)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    939813241127
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass47,273 miles (+2,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,273 miles
    Test number
    998817167178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,485 miles (+3,159)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    44,485 miles
    Test number
    240153425554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,326 miles
    Test number
    749676605864
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail41,326 miles (+3,134)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,326 miles
    Test number
    838483549493
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass38,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    783215014410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail38,192 miles (+29)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,192 miles
    Test number
    329636784143
    • FailureNearside Front Registration plate lamp not working and o/s (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps and o/s (1.1.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass38,163 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,163 miles
    Test number
    739605144340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass38,155 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,155 miles
    Test number
    189401163162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,132 miles (+424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,132 miles
    Test number
    256762341066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,708 miles (+13)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    37,708 miles
    Test number
    303043719398
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteUnder body cover fitted

  21. Fail37,695 miles (+3,913)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,695 miles
    Test number
    952847599255
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteUnder body cover fitted

  22. Pass33,782 miles (+6,389)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,782 miles
    Test number
    191017298224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,393 miles (+4,623)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    27,393 miles
    Test number
    371023897206
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on side walls

  24. Pass22,770 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,770 miles
    Test number
    424820206482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,744 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,744 miles
    Test number
    472289396219
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp stays on

Questions about LF52 VFS

Does LF52 VFS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 VFS expired on 27 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 VFS?
The MOT on LF52 VFS expired on 27 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 VFS done?
LF52 VFS was recorded at 64,528 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 2,216 miles a year.
Has LF52 VFS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 VFS has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LF52 VFS 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 VFS find?
LF52 VFS passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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