Smart (mcc) City Coupe
Black · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc
LX04 BYAMOT history
LX04 BYA is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 22 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 75,790 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 75,790 mi
- At MOT on 31 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX04 BYA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- City Coupe
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 698 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX04 BYA was last recorded at 75,790 miles on 31 May 2024, 3,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 72,089 miles · 20 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,701 miles
- Average per year
- 4,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 75,790 miles
- 2023 – 72,089 miles
- 2022 – 67,170 miles
- 2021 – 63,502 miles
- 2020 – 60,649 miles
- 2019 – 56,034 miles
- 2018 – 51,671 miles
- 2017 – 47,217 miles
- 2016 – 42,857 miles
- 2015 – 39,088 miles
- 2014 – 37,613 miles
- 2013 – 34,860 miles
- 2012 – 32,008 miles
- 2011 – 27,372 miles
- 2010 – 22,009 miles
- 2009 – 13,780 miles
- 2008 – 8,035 miles
- 2007 – 5,373 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
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 Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 153027166278
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass75,790 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2025
- Odometer
- 75,790 miles
- Test number
- 409109166367
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 399557037253
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,089 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2024
- Odometer
- 72,089 miles
- Test number
- 580801457437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass67,170 miles (+3,668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 67,170 miles
- Test number
- 872471431221
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass63,502 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2022
- Odometer
- 63,502 miles
- Test number
- 116589247674
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail63,500 miles (+2,851)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,500 miles
- Test number
- 636143738944
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn low 2.5mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing low 3.0mm
Pass60,649 miles (+4,615)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2021
- Odometer
- 60,649 miles
- Test number
- 170008481236
- AdvisoryBoth os tyres perishing
- AdvisoryNs headlight misting
- AdvisoryNsf tyre 2.0mm
Pass56,034 miles (+1)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2020
- Odometer
- 56,034 miles
- Test number
- 576907980456
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail56,033 miles (+4,362)4 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,033 miles
- Test number
- 966781089367
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass51,671 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 51,671 miles
- Test number
- 195835169201
- AdvisoryBoth rear a.b.s ring corroded
Fail51,670 miles (+4,453)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,670 miles
- Test number
- 265146323349
- FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth rear a.b.s ring corroded
Pass47,217 miles (+4,360)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 47,217 miles
- Test number
- 102881653703
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass42,857 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2017
- Odometer
- 42,857 miles
- Test number
- 598283665259
- AdvisoryCentre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail42,857 miles (+3,769)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,857 miles
- Test number
- 768049776886
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass39,088 miles (+2)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2016
- Odometer
- 39,088 miles
- Test number
- 426149935199
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail39,086 miles (+1,473)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,086 miles
- Test number
- 136248235130
- DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass37,613 miles (+2,753)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2015
- Odometer
- 37,613 miles
- Test number
- 217820344401
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteRear wiper blade poor condition
Pass34,860 miles (+2,852)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2014
- Odometer
- 34,860 miles
- Test number
- 937323413168
- NoteEngine oil leak from sump
Pass32,008 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2013
- Odometer
- 32,008 miles
- Test number
- 905950612155
- NoteSlight play/wear in offside front shock absorber shaft
Fail32,008 miles (+4,636)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,008 miles
- Test number
- 768800412143
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth front wiper blades poor
- NoteSlight play/wear in offside front shock absorber shaft
- NoteWindscreen washer output poor
Pass27,372 miles (+5,363)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2012
- Odometer
- 27,372 miles
- Test number
- 856175821171
- NoteSlight play/wear in steering column top bush
Fail22,009 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,009 miles
- Test number
- 230494220109
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass22,009 miles (+8,229)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2011
- Odometer
- 22,009 miles
- Test number
- 674074920137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,780 miles (+5,745)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2010
- Odometer
- 13,780 miles
- Test number
- 441911839154
- NoteSome play in steering column top bush
Pass8,035 miles (+2,662)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2009
- Odometer
- 8,035 miles
- Test number
- 802775338195
- NoteSlight movement at top of steering column.
Pass5,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 5,373 miles
- Test number
- 650442577154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX04 BYA
- Does LX04 BYA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX04 BYA expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX04 BYA?
- The MOT on LX04 BYA expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX04 BYA done?
- LX04 BYA was recorded at 75,790 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2024, an average of 4,156 miles a year.
- Has LX04 BYA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX04 BYA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX04 BYA 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 LX04 BYA find?
- LX04 BYA passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2025 with 2 advisories: headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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