Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 599 cc

V7 ABKMOT history

V7 ABK is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 79,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

V7 ABK silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
79,136 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 ABK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 ABK was last recorded at 79,136 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 57 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,079 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
57 miles
Average per year
2,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,136 miles
  • 2024 – 79,079 miles
  • 2023 – 78,300 miles
  • 2022 – 77,666 miles
  • 2021 – 76,871 miles
  • 2020 – 75,980 miles
  • 2019 – 74,790 miles
  • 2018 – 72,967 miles
  • 2017 – 71,427 miles
  • 2016 – 67,976 miles
  • 2015 – 64,488 miles
  • 2014 – 61,301 miles
  • 2013 – 58,550 miles
  • 2012 – 56,239 miles
  • 2011 – 53,357 miles
  • 2010 – 48,931 miles
  • 2009 – 41,883 miles
  • 2008 – 36,138 miles
  • 2007 – 25,694 miles
  • 2006 – 19,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,136 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • 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))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    918744716726
    • 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))
    • 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))

  2. Fail79,136 miles (+57)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    130564767030
    • Repaired at testOffside 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass79,079 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    866226686824
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail79,079 miles (+779)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,079 miles
    Test number
    287924648787
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass78,300 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,300 miles
    Test number
    828063929359
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass77,666 miles (+795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    77,666 miles
    Test number
    189822337610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,871 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,871 miles
    Test number
    150047609381
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail76,868 miles (+888)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,868 miles
    Test number
    787454817816
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,980 miles (+1,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,980 miles
    Test number
    930255302553
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass74,790 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,790 miles
    Test number
    818925842869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail74,784 miles (+1,817)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,784 miles
    Test number
    588075982190
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,967 miles (+1,540)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    72,967 miles
    Test number
    428154547815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass71,427 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    71,427 miles
    Test number
    757607797845
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail71,417 miles (+3,441)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,417 miles
    Test number
    236076607180
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass67,976 miles (+3,488)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,976 miles
    Test number
    623341561896
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer perished
    • AdvisorySlight brake imbalance in front service brakes

  16. Pass64,488 miles (+3,187)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,488 miles
    Test number
    436090790916
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os inner faces pitted (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak
    • AdvisoryExposed underside brake pipes salted up/lightly corroding
    • AdvisoryFuel cap sealing washer deteriorating/perishing

  17. Pass61,301 miles (+59)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    459717664209
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer/ring deteriorating

  18. Fail61,242 miles (+2,692)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,242 miles
    Test number
    799755964232
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFuel cap sealing washer/ring deteriorating

  19. Fail58,550 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    355249463270
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass58,550 miles (+2,311)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    58,550 miles
    Test number
    385189063205
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass56,239 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,239 miles
    Test number
    568332282294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail56,209 miles (+2,852)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,209 miles
    Test number
    656269342229
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Pass53,357 miles (+4,426)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,357 miles
    Test number
    335809941271
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted

  24. Pass48,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    774978830218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,931 miles (+7,048)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,931 miles
    Test number
    840928330225
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass41,883 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    41,883 miles
    Test number
    234867849283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,138 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,138 miles
    Test number
    820122458286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail36,105 miles (+10,411)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,105 miles
    Test number
    650911348209
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  29. Pass25,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,694 miles
    Test number
    623200147276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,694 miles (+6,644)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,694 miles
    Test number
    450860647202
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  31. Pass19,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,050 miles
    Test number
    884872246296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 ABK

Does V7 ABK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 ABK is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 ABK?
The MOT on V7 ABK is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 ABK done?
V7 ABK was recorded at 79,136 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 2,983 miles a year.
Has V7 ABK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 ABK has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 ABK 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 V7 ABK find?
V7 ABK passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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