Smart (mcc) City Coupe
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 698 cc
LX53 DFLMOT history
LX53 DFL is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 96,031 mi
- At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 18 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,069 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX53 DFL
- 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
- 24 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX53 DFL was last recorded at 96,031 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Sept 2008: 53,734 miles, lower than 53,735 miles on 24 Sept 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 95,721 miles · 18 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 310 miles
- Average per year
- 3,069 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 96,031 miles
- 2024 – 95,721 miles
- 2023 – 91,770 miles
- 2022 – 89,152 miles
- 2020 – 87,552 miles
- 2019 – 86,372 miles
- 2018 – 84,383 miles
- 2017 – 81,798 miles
- 2016 – 79,662 miles
- 2015 – 77,307 miles
- 2014 – 73,887 miles
- 2013 – 69,286 miles
- 2012 – 65,043 miles
- 2011 – 62,412 miles
- 2010 – 59,929 miles
- 2009 – 59,412 miles
- 2008 – 53,734 miles
- 2006 – 39,700 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,031 miles
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,031 miles (+310)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 96,031 miles
- Test number
- 650787846526
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass95,721 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 95,721 miles
- Test number
- 112438604861
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,720 miles (+3,950)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,720 miles
- Test number
- 619433028552
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass91,770 miles (+2,618)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 91,770 miles
- Test number
- 582908388070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,152 miles (+1,600)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,152 miles
- Test number
- 721631496760
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,552 miles (+1,180)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 87,552 miles
- Test number
- 470101013722
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass86,372 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 86,372 miles
- Test number
- 679557344453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,383 miles (+2,585)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 84,383 miles
- Test number
- 149502419818
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber rusty
Pass81,798 miles (+28)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 81,798 miles
- Test number
- 523367912235
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail81,770 miles (+2,108)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,770 miles
- Test number
- 685974480322
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass79,662 miles (+2,355)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 79,662 miles
- Test number
- 385422031686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,307 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 77,307 miles
- Test number
- 547337365199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,307 miles (+3,420)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,307 miles
- Test number
- 547842765187
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass73,887 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 73,887 miles
- Test number
- 469087854182
- AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail73,874 miles (+4,588)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,874 miles
- Test number
- 346576054123
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass69,286 miles (+4,243)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 69,286 miles
- Test number
- 845136253120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,043 miles (+2,631)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 65,043 miles
- Test number
- 807701952168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,412 miles (+2,483)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 62,412 miles
- Test number
- 777893251168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,929 miles (+517)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 59,929 miles
- Test number
- 231162170494
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront discs slightly worn
Pass59,412 miles (+5,678)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 59,412 miles
- Test number
- 453786269239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,734 miles (-1)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,734 miles
- Test number
- 320889168478
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,735 miles (+14,035)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,735 miles
- Test number
- 151268568211
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass39,700 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 39,700 miles
- Test number
- 542779396248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX53 DFL
- Does LX53 DFL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX53 DFL expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX53 DFL?
- The MOT on LX53 DFL expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX53 DFL done?
- LX53 DFL was recorded at 96,031 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 3,069 miles a year.
- Has LX53 DFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX53 DFL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX53 DFL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX53 DFL find?
- LX53 DFL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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