Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 698 cc

LX54 VYFMOT history

LX54 VYF is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) Fortwo Coupe first used on 8 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 57,358 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
57,358 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,305 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 VYF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
Fortwo Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
698 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 VYF was last recorded at 57,358 miles on 17 Feb 2024, 1,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,633 miles · 29 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,725 miles
Average per year
2,305 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 57,358 miles
  • 2023 – 55,633 miles
  • 2022 – 53,576 miles
  • 2021 – 49,367 miles
  • 2019 – 48,634 miles
  • 2018 – 48,572 miles
  • 2017 – 47,682 miles
  • 2016 – 44,784 miles
  • 2014 – 34,031 miles
  • 2013 – 32,998 miles
  • 2012 – 29,906 miles
  • 2011 – 26,035 miles
  • 2010 – 25,098 miles
  • 2009 – 23,809 miles
  • 2008 – 22,961 miles
  • 2007 – 19,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,358 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,358 miles (+1,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    57,358 miles
    Test number
    141064789590
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail55,633 miles (+75)15 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,633 miles
    Test number
    191157679372
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Also gaitor split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Soft irrespective of engine running or switched off. (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached At mounting. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front of engine. (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated STRONG ADVISE. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass55,558 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    55,558 miles
    Test number
    848599416037
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail55,558 miles (+1,982)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,558 miles
    Test number
    952660287177
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass53,576 miles (+8)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    740973048345
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail53,568 miles (+4,201)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,568 miles
    Test number
    222992992961
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass49,367 miles (+733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    663443087933
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass48,634 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    365829868700
    • AdvisoryO/S/F macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment.

  9. Fail48,634 miles (+62)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,634 miles
    Test number
    811048486125
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment.

  10. Pass48,572 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,572 miles
    Test number
    243072640864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,682 miles (+2,898)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    47,682 miles
    Test number
    787280814908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass44,784 miles (+10,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,784 miles
    Test number
    224992039338
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  13. Pass34,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    519793044390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail34,031 miles (+1,033)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    997052344344
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass32,998 miles (+3,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,998 miles
    Test number
    239403553242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass29,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    29,906 miles
    Test number
    188164162296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,906 miles (+3,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,906 miles
    Test number
    315114162246
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass26,035 miles (+937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,035 miles
    Test number
    639941271222
    • NoteAirbag light on

  19. Pass25,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    960113770208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,098 miles (+1,289)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,098 miles
    Test number
    530593470228
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass23,809 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,809 miles
    Test number
    450994379202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,961 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    22,961 miles
    Test number
    332645478480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,589 miles
    Test number
    403922277224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 VYF

Does LX54 VYF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 VYF expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 VYF?
The MOT on LX54 VYF expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 VYF done?
LX54 VYF was recorded at 57,358 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2024, an average of 2,305 miles a year.
Has LX54 VYF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 VYF has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 VYF 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 VYF find?
LX54 VYF passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: central rear oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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