Smart (mcc) Forfour
Silver and Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,332 cc
LX54 YPLMOT history
LX54 YPL is a silver and red petrol Smart (mcc) Forfour first used on 15 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 283,173 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 283,173 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 14,933 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX54 YPL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- Forfour
- Colour
- Silver and Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,332 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 15 Nov 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX54 YPL was last recorded at 283,173 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Sept 2015: 116,362 miles, lower than 149,646 miles on 1 Oct 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 283,170 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 14,933 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 283,173 miles
- 2023 – 281,811 miles
- 2022 – 269,884 miles
- 2021 – 252,484 miles
- 2020 – 236,338 miles
- 2019 – 216,775 miles
- 2018 – 208,964 miles
- 2017 – 202,159 miles
- 2016 – 185,201 miles
- 2015 – 166,362 miles
- 2014 – 149,646 miles
- 2013 – 137,235 miles
- 2012 – 116,168 miles
- 2011 – 95,198 miles
- 2010 – 78,306 miles
- 2009 – 63,203 miles
- 2008 – 47,305 miles
- 2007 – 28,667 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass283,173 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryCra unbody very rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front shocks corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front subframe slight corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emissions exceptionally high
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass283,173 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 283,173 miles
- Test number
- 758830063594
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCra unbody very rusty
Fail283,170 miles (+1,359)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,170 miles
- Test number
- 394993288225
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak middle exhaust box (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCra unbody very rusty
Pass281,811 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 281,811 miles
- Test number
- 481825862673
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe slight corrosion
Fail281,807 miles (+11,923)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 281,807 miles
- Test number
- 577720780982
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
- AdvisoryFront shocks corroded
- AdvisoryFront subframe slight corrosion
Pass269,884 miles (+17,400)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 269,884 miles
- Test number
- 241070649474
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass252,484 miles (+17)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 252,484 miles
- Test number
- 657910973098
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions exceptionally high
- AdvisorySubframe showing signs of corrosion
Fail252,467 miles (+16,129)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,467 miles
- Test number
- 421608855539
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emissions exceptionally high
- AdvisorySubframe showing signs of corrosion
Pass236,338 miles (+19,563)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 236,338 miles
- Test number
- 617885637449
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass216,775 miles (+7,811)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 216,775 miles
- Test number
- 481687002219
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp dim
Pass208,964 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 208,964 miles
- Test number
- 568432746551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail208,949 miles (+6,790)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,949 miles
- Test number
- 928120022523
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass202,159 miles (+16,958)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 202,159 miles
- Test number
- 181404623164
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass185,201 miles (+18,839)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 185,201 miles
- Test number
- 322599422042
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Pass166,362 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 166,362 miles
- Test number
- 660425878053
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail116,362 miles (-33,284)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,362 miles
- Test number
- 770065581531
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail149,646 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,646 miles
- Test number
- 236644174245
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass149,646 miles (+12,411)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 149,646 miles
- Test number
- 488874074284
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass137,235 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 137,235 miles
- Test number
- 325300683219
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail137,235 miles (+21,067)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,235 miles
- Test number
- 225740983213
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass116,168 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 116,168 miles
- Test number
- 506302382250
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail116,168 miles (+20,970)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,168 miles
- Test number
- 858782382289
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass95,198 miles (+16,892)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 95,198 miles
- Test number
- 448195481233
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake discs lipped
Pass78,306 miles (+15,103)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 78,306 miles
- Test number
- 333868480272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,203 miles (+15,898)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 63,203 miles
- Test number
- 162807919377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,305 miles (+18,638)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 47,305 miles
- Test number
- 264976908324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,667 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 28,667 miles
- Test number
- 211045497230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,667 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,667 miles
- Test number
- 862635597247
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Questions about LX54 YPL
- Does LX54 YPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX54 YPL expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX54 YPL?
- The MOT on LX54 YPL expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX54 YPL done?
- LX54 YPL was recorded at 283,173 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 14,933 miles a year.
- Has LX54 YPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX54 YPL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LX54 YPL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LX54 YPL find?
- LX54 YPL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded; cra unbody very rusty.
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