Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 599 cc

S40 VECMOT history

S40 VEC is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Cabriolet first used on 27 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 55,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S40 VEC black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,684 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 VEC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Cabriolet
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 VEC was last recorded at 55,684 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 94 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,590 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
94 miles
Average per year
2,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,684 miles
  • 2024 – 55,590 miles
  • 2023 – 55,192 miles
  • 2022 – 54,956 miles
  • 2021 – 53,430 miles
  • 2020 – 51,507 miles
  • 2019 – 49,094 miles
  • 2018 – 47,824 miles
  • 2017 – 46,496 miles
  • 2016 – 42,920 miles
  • 2014 – 41,005 miles
  • 2013 – 38,120 miles
  • 2012 – 32,881 miles
  • 2011 – 27,639 miles
  • 2010 – 22,972 miles
  • 2009 – 18,240 miles
  • 2008 – 16,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,684 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,684 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,684 miles
    Test number
    172972136811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,590 miles (+398)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,590 miles
    Test number
    675528170119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    826063586600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,192 miles (+236)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,192 miles
    Test number
    967080153496
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass54,956 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    54,956 miles
    Test number
    431518149200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,907 miles (+1,477)4 major16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,907 miles
    Test number
    704124240194
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to this vehicle obscuring some views
  7. Pass53,430 miles (+1,923)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,430 miles
    Test number
    673812987393
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slight defective
  8. Pass51,507 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    921969254340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail51,507 miles (+2,413)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,507 miles
    Test number
    121302167595
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass49,094 miles (+1,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    49,094 miles
    Test number
    983613252391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass47,824 miles (+1,328)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    47,824 miles
    Test number
    191852668628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,496 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    46,496 miles
    Test number
    590783886710
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  13. Fail46,489 miles (+2,991)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    909305182762
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  14. Pass43,498 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,498 miles
    Test number
    264404938219
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail43,487 miles (+567)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,487 miles
    Test number
    303544484649
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel bearing and shocker mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass42,920 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,920 miles
    Test number
    553438641942
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  17. Fail42,905 miles (+1,900)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,905 miles
    Test number
    162584666424
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
  18. Pass41,005 miles (+2,885)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    41,005 miles
    Test number
    266941264233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,120 miles (+5,239)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,120 miles
    Test number
    168506753234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,881 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,881 miles
    Test number
    358807852424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,639 miles (+4,667)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,639 miles
    Test number
    749119641208
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteFuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
  22. Pass22,972 miles (+4,732)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    22,972 miles
    Test number
    742138450259
    • DangerousOil leak
    • NoteFront discs(slightly pitted on inside surfaces)
    • NoteFront wiper blades(split on ends)
  23. Pass18,240 miles (+1,911)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,240 miles
    Test number
    281674529239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,329 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,329 miles
    Test number
    142407948203
    • NoteUnable to inspect underside of vehicle fully/covered by shields

Questions about S40 VEC

Does S40 VEC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S40 VEC is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S40 VEC?
The MOT on S40 VEC is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S40 VEC done?
S40 VEC was recorded at 55,684 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 2,283 miles a year.
Has S40 VEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 VEC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S40 VEC 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 S40 VEC find?
S40 VEC passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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