Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 698 cc

LX53 DFKMOT history

LX53 DFK is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 25 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2025.

LX53 DFK black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2025
Mileage
69,051 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 DFK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX53 DFK was last recorded at 69,051 miles on 1 Jul 2025, 1,929 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,122 miles · 15 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1,929 miles
Average per year
2,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,051 miles
  • 2024 – 67,122 miles
  • 2023 – 63,856 miles
  • 2022 – 60,989 miles
  • 2020 – 54,413 miles
  • 2017 – 54,036 miles
  • 2016 – 53,270 miles
  • 2015 – 53,051 miles
  • 2014 – 52,339 miles
  • 2013 – 50,608 miles
  • 2012 – 43,106 miles
  • 2011 – 37,157 miles
  • 2010 – 31,598 miles
  • 2009 – 27,547 miles
  • 2008 – 22,200 miles
  • 2007 – 18,335 miles
  • 2006 – 14,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,051 miles
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,051 miles (+1,929)7 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,051 miles
    Test number
    112779442599
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass67,122 miles (+3,266)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    137179353388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    406700386943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,856 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    978956528562
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail63,856 miles (+2,867)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,856 miles
    Test number
    966797484149
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. possibly bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens is frosty (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre under inflated

  6. Pass60,989 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,989 miles
    Test number
    806069140730
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber boot deteriorated

  7. Fail60,989 miles (+6,576)4 major4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,989 miles
    Test number
    140355378376
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber boot deteriorated

  8. Pass54,413 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    54,413 miles
    Test number
    657710152965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,036 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    54,036 miles
    Test number
    522482266711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,270 miles (+219)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,270 miles
    Test number
    626807355837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,051 miles (+712)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    873518314684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,339 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    376037624475
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated

  13. Pass52,339 miles (+1,731)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    52,339 miles
    Test number
    616877324255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorated

  14. Fail50,608 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    316784323285
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished/splitting
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad appears worn

  15. Pass50,608 miles (+7,502)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,608 miles
    Test number
    879484923253
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished/splitting
    • NoteOffside front inner brake pad appears worn

  16. Pass43,106 miles (+5,949)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,106 miles
    Test number
    318361202406
    • NoteFront brake hoses deteriorated

  17. Pass37,157 miles (+5,559)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,157 miles
    Test number
    689041421223
    • NoteNearside front brake-hose perished/splitting
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished/split

  18. Pass31,598 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    643374120255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,547 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    211684699161
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall split, almost to chords!
    • NoteOffside front tyre wqorn low & out of shape around inner edge!

  20. Pass27,547 miles (+5,347)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,547 miles
    Test number
    683324799199
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall split, almost to chords!
    • NoteOffside front tyre wqorn low & out of shape around inner edge!

  21. Pass22,200 miles (+3,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,200 miles
    Test number
    981146428238
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass18,335 miles (+4,177)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    18,335 miles
    Test number
    544727457278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    14,158 miles
    Test number
    933518056248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 DFK

Does LX53 DFK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 DFK expired on 15 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 DFK?
The MOT on LX53 DFK expired on 15 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 DFK done?
LX53 DFK was recorded at 69,051 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2025, an average of 2,921 miles a year.
Has LX53 DFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 DFK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 DFK 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 LX53 DFK find?
LX53 DFK failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2025 with 7 major defects, 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: fuel cap/sealing device ineffective split; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside headlamp insecure, and 10 more.

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