Smart (mcc) City Coupe
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc
V690 KGNMOT history
V690 KGN is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 190,378 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 190,378 km
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,019 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V690 KGN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Smart (mcc)
- Model
- City Coupe
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 15 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V690 KGN was last recorded at 190,378 km on 25 Jun 2025, 3,160 km more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 27 May 2014: 14,422 miles, lower than 140,734 miles on 30 May 2013.
- 16 Nov 2020: 118,115 km, lower than 158,024 km on 17 May 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 187,218 km · 24 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,160 km
- Average per year
- 6,019 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 190,378 km
- 2023 – 187,218 km
- 2022 – 180,185 km
- 2021 – 165,124 km
- 2020 – 158,121 km
- 2019 – 158,024 km
- 2017 – 157,078 km
- 2016 – 154,943 km
- 2015 – 149,172 km
- 2012 – 135,712 km
- 2011 – 130,804 km
- 2009 – 122,639 km
- 2008 – 113,570 km
- 2007 – 83,060 km
- 2006 – 75,464 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass190,378 km
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019
Full MOT history
22 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass190,378 km (+3,160)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 190,378 km
- Test number
- 392272707285
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass187,218 km (+7,033)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 187,218 km
- Test number
- 685789422702
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass180,185 km (+602)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 180,185 km
- Test number
- 178730633426
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail179,583 km (+14,459)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,583 km
- Test number
- 879072485712
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass165,124 km (+7,003)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 165,124 km
- Test number
- 851134598925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,121 km (+40,006)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 158,121 km
- Test number
- 153159178909
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,115 km (-39,909)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,115 km
- Test number
- 489152403518
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Pass158,024 km (+946)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 158,024 km
- Test number
- 388151229009
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various cuts and tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass157,078 km (+2,135)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 157,078 km
- Test number
- 797056502270
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cut on inner edges
Pass154,943 km (+5,771)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2017
- Odometer
- 154,943 km
- Test number
- 361854344284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,172 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2016
- Odometer
- 149,172 km
- Test number
- 236078135135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass144,286 miles (+129,864)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 144,286 miles
- Test number
- 318110054153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,422 miles (-126,312)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,422 miles
- Test number
- 218277144482
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass140,734 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 140,734 miles
- Test number
- 547630853177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,712 km (+4,908)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 135,712 km
- Test number
- 928609032180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,804 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 130,804 km
- Test number
- 456307131172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,592 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 126,592 miles
- Test number
- 521856240131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,563 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,563 miles
- Test number
- 544501240168
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass122,639 km (+9,069)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 122,639 km
- Test number
- 371510849150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,570 km (+30,510)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2009
- Odometer
- 113,570 km
- Test number
- 571473548172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,060 km (+7,596)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2008
- Odometer
- 83,060 km
- Test number
- 510785737179
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,464 km
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2007
- Odometer
- 75,464 km
- Test number
- 303643546172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V690 KGN
- Does V690 KGN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V690 KGN expired on 24 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V690 KGN?
- The MOT on V690 KGN expired on 24 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V690 KGN done?
- V690 KGN was recorded at 190,378 km at its MOT on 25 Jun 2025, an average of 6,019 km a year.
- Has V690 KGN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V690 KGN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on V690 KGN ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 27 May 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V690 KGN find?
- V690 KGN passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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