Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver and Black · Petrol · 2000 · 599 cc

V51 LGOMOT history

V51 LGO is a silver and black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 25 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,495 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2025.

V51 LGO silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2026
Mileage
70,495 km
At MOT on 18 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,499 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 LGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 LGO was last recorded at 70,495 km on 18 Jul 2025, 43 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,452 km · 6 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
43 km
Average per year
2,499 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,495 km
  • 2024 – 69,733 km
  • 2023 – 69,307 km
  • 2022 – 68,704 km
  • 2021 – 65,783 km
  • 2019 – 61,193 km
  • 2018 – 59,388 km
  • 2017 – 56,478 km
  • 2016 – 53,567 km
  • 2015 – 50,696 km
  • 2014 – 46,853 km
  • 2012 – 42,558 km
  • 2011 – 40,835 km
  • 2010 – 35,906 km
  • 2009 – 31,017 km
  • 2007 – 25,185 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,495 km
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,495 km (+43)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,495 km
    Test number
    956852310966
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,452 km (+719)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,452 km
    Test number
    780301490525
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,733 km (+426)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    69,733 km
    Test number
    756732905086
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing light not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass69,307 km (+603)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    69,307 km
    Test number
    566742426792
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass68,704 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,704 km
    Test number
    613861889103
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail68,704 km (+2,921)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,704 km
    Test number
    953564564245
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass65,783 km (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    65,783 km
    Test number
    550216137330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass61,193 km (+1,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    61,193 km
    Test number
    101141368795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass59,388 km (+2,910)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    59,388 km
    Test number
    912521636409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,478 km (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,478 km
    Test number
    495050393738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,567 km (+2,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,567 km
    Test number
    164585125050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,696 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    50,696 km
    Test number
    336621475193
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  13. Fail50,696 km (+3,843)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,696 km
    Test number
    559521875171
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  14. Pass46,853 km4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,853 km
    Test number
    295490254185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail46,853 km (+4,295)1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,853 km
    Test number
    428810054136
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass42,558 km (+1,723)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    42,558 km
    Test number
    777359112279
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall cut's in offside front tyre side wall

  17. Pass40,835 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    40,835 km
    Test number
    717067791179
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Fail40,835 km (+4,929)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,835 km
    Test number
    157777091185
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass35,906 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,906 km
    Test number
    304391580126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTape on both headlamps

  20. Fail35,906 km (+4,889)3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,906 km
    Test number
    653321380168
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTape on both headlamps

  21. Pass31,017 km
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,017 km
    Test number
    773942289162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,743 miles
    Test number
    134943368173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,185 km1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,185 km
    Test number
    511142757153
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass25,185 km1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    25,185 km
    Test number
    792122257164
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass21,379 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,379 miles
    Test number
    580050286118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    292417365445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V51 LGO

Does V51 LGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 LGO expired on 17 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 LGO?
The MOT on V51 LGO expired on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 LGO done?
V51 LGO was recorded at 70,495 km at its MOT on 18 Jul 2025, an average of 2,499 km a year.
Has V51 LGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 LGO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V51 LGO 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 V51 LGO find?
V51 LGO passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; all brake pipes coated in grease, and 8 more.

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