MCC Smart
Multi-colour · Diesel · 2001 · 799 cc
Y242 VHLMOT history
Y242 VHL is a multi-colour diesel MCC Smart first used on 1 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,085 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 113,085 km
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,452 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y242 VHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- MCC
- Model
- Smart
- Colour
- Multi-colour
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y242 VHL was last recorded at 113,085 km on 29 Jan 2026, 530 km more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 112,555 km · 21 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 530 km
- Average per year
- 3,452 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 113,085 km
- 2025 – 112,555 km
- 2024 – 112,340 km
- 2022 – 111,432 km
- 2020 – 110,675 km
- 2018 – 105,706 km
- 2016 – 102,483 km
- 2014 – 88,743 km
- 2013 – 83,496 km
- 2007 – 47,466 km
What the latest MOT found
Fail113,085 km
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 25 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail113,085 km (+530)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,085 km
- Test number
- 542657514973
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse lamps not working
Pass112,555 km1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 112,555 km
- Test number
- 163582096381
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory(Engine sump corroded)
- Advisory(Front suspension components all generally corroded but not seriously weakened)
- Advisory(No reversing lights but vehicle older than 2009)
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail112,555 km1 repaired1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,555 km
- Test number
- 189549147514
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory(Engine sump corroded)
- Advisory(Front suspension components all generally corroded but not seriously weakened)
- Advisory(No reversing lights but vehicle older than 2009)
- 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail112,555 km (+215)2 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,555 km
- Test number
- 530111464151
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern. (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level brake light has a bulb out. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine sump corroded.
- AdvisoryFront suspension components all generally corroded but not seriously weakened.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNo reversing lights but vehicle older than 2009.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail112,340 km (+908)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,340 km
- Test number
- 874176408432
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FADED (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FADED (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine sump corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass111,432 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 111,432 km
- Test number
- 172178885597
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail111,432 km (+757)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,432 km
- Test number
- 943994584588
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass110,675 km (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 110,675 km
- Test number
- 778539809518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,660 km (+4,954)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,660 km
- Test number
- 408522231395
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both faded x2 (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass105,706 km (+3,223)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 105,706 km
- Test number
- 604700089099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,483 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 102,483 km
- Test number
- 435251937364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,466 miles (+13,722)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,466 miles
- Test number
- 684687833597
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass88,744 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 88,744 miles
- Test number
- 556078524194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,743 km (+5,247)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,743 km
- Test number
- 508057224151
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass83,496 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 83,496 km
- Test number
- 958274753125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,348 miles (+6,094)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 74,348 miles
- Test number
- 286911861462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,254 miles (+4,516)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 68,254 miles
- Test number
- 544400780125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,738 miles (+4,954)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 63,738 miles
- Test number
- 733592219292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 58,784 miles
- Test number
- 804233398112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,466 km (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,466 km
- Test number
- 494036527060
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,462 km1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,462 km
- Test number
- 452935327051
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y242 VHL
- Does Y242 VHL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y242 VHL expired on 20 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y242 VHL?
- The MOT on Y242 VHL expired on 20 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y242 VHL done?
- Y242 VHL was recorded at 113,085 km at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 3,452 km a year.
- Has Y242 VHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y242 VHL has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y242 VHL 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 Y242 VHL find?
- Y242 VHL failed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front headlamp not working on main beam; windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 1 more.
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