Smart (mcc) City Coupe

White and Black · Petrol · 1999 · 599 cc

V701 VKEMOT history

V701 VKE is a white and black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 280,641 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
280,641 km
At MOT on 17 Aug 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,749 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V701 VKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V701 VKE was last recorded at 280,641 km on 17 Aug 2022, 11,235 km more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,406 km · 13 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
11,235 km
Average per year
8,749 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 280,641 km
  • 2021 – 269,406 km
  • 2020 – 262,205 km
  • 2019 – 254,589 km
  • 2018 – 246,089 km
  • 2017 – 236,614 km
  • 2016 – 226,782 km
  • 2015 – 218,389 km
  • 2014 – 212,315 km
  • 2012 – 196,369 km
  • 2010 – 176,179 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,641 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • 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.

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,641 km (+11,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    280,641 km
    Test number
    469306552587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass269,406 km (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    269,406 km
    Test number
    455376509910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail269,376 km (+7,171)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,376 km
    Test number
    697662630100
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass262,205 km (+7,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    262,205 km
    Test number
    623070892768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass254,589 km (+8,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    254,589 km
    Test number
    656029496414
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass246,089 km (+33)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    246,089 km
    Test number
    175377627289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail246,056 km7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,056 km
    Test number
    100091427880
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/55/15-77t (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOff side seat belt badly twisted

  8. Pass236,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    236,742 miles
    Test number
    734459764591
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  9. Fail236,614 km (+9,832)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,614 km
    Test number
    921887285473
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished also cut down to cord but under 25mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  10. Pass226,782 km (+8,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    226,782 km
    Test number
    846313587755
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  11. Pass218,389 km (+6,074)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    218,389 km
    Test number
    587905605250
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail212,315 km3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,315 km
    Test number
    326714224236
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass212,315 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    212,315 km
    Test number
    769614124277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass204,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    204,639 miles
    Test number
    109786523232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail196,369 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,369 km
    Test number
    137590732296
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass196,369 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    196,369 km
    Test number
    425390032228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail186,184 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,184 miles
    Test number
    357056431471
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly pitted

  18. Pass186,184 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    186,184 miles
    Test number
    358956331494
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly pitted

  19. Pass176,179 km1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    176,179 km
    Test number
    242191950292
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly pitted

  20. Fail176,178 km3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,178 km
    Test number
    932651350228
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs are slightly pitted

  21. Pass168,218 miles (+8,286)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    168,218 miles
    Test number
    461980739250
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail159,932 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,932 miles
    Test number
    300799958413
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  23. Pass159,932 miles (+9,069)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    159,932 miles
    Test number
    574749658238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass150,863 miles (+10,570)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    150,863 miles
    Test number
    331844057270
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass140,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    140,293 miles
    Test number
    103131566297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V701 VKE

Does V701 VKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V701 VKE expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V701 VKE?
The MOT on V701 VKE expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V701 VKE done?
V701 VKE was recorded at 280,641 km at its MOT on 17 Aug 2022, an average of 8,749 km a year.
Has V701 VKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V701 VKE has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V701 VKE 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 V701 VKE find?
V701 VKE passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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