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Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

LX54 VXJMOT history

LX54 VXJ is a black petrol Smart Roadster 80 Auto(rhd) first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 149,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2026
Mileage
149,981 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2025
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart
Model
Roadster 80 Auto(rhd)
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VXJ was last recorded at 149,981 miles on 8 Mar 2025, 2,379 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,602 miles · 13 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,379 miles
Average per year
7,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,981 miles
  • 2024 – 147,602 miles
  • 2018 – 147,074 miles
  • 2017 – 141,601 miles
  • 2016 – 133,503 miles
  • 2015 – 124,574 miles
  • 2014 – 115,522 miles
  • 2013 – 107,861 miles
  • 2012 – 96,241 miles
  • 2011 – 79,895 miles
  • 2010 – 64,727 miles
  • 2009 – 52,211 miles
  • 2008 – 37,524 miles
  • 2007 – 21,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,981 miles (+2,379)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    149,981 miles
    Test number
    976618275667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass147,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,602 miles
    Test number
    222400841757
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside

  3. Fail147,602 miles (+528)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,602 miles
    Test number
    657105300030
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion underside

  4. Pass147,074 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    147,074 miles
    Test number
    556667600821
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail147,073 miles (+8)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,073 miles
    Test number
    833324358078
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear too front pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail147,065 miles (+5,464)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,065 miles
    Test number
    316896800685
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to hub. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi pipe to hub. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear- underfloor. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,601 miles (+8,098)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    141,601 miles
    Test number
    428282042673
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass133,503 miles (+8,929)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,503 miles
    Test number
    107602516019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass124,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    810082517428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail124,574 miles (+9,052)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,574 miles
    Test number
    443447588108
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass115,522 miles (+7,661)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,522 miles
    Test number
    417818754236
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail107,861 miles3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,861 miles
    Test number
    415993673254
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  13. Pass107,861 miles (+11,620)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,861 miles
    Test number
    956393073229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Pass96,241 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    886971172263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail96,241 miles (+16,346)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,241 miles
    Test number
    629659262201
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,895 miles (+15,168)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,895 miles
    Test number
    348952671487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,727 miles (+12,516)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    64,727 miles
    Test number
    654521470277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,211 miles (+14,687)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,211 miles
    Test number
    210741379246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,524 miles (+15,758)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    37,524 miles
    Test number
    844863578236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    532721367273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VXJ

Does LX54 VXJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VXJ expired on 12 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VXJ?
The MOT on LX54 VXJ expired on 12 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VXJ done?
LX54 VXJ was recorded at 149,981 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2025, an average of 7,339 miles a year.
Has LX54 VXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VXJ has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 VXJ 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 LX54 VXJ find?
LX54 VXJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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