Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc

Y265 PBDMOT history

Y265 PBD is a blue petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

Y265 PBD blue Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Nov 2025
Mileage
79,388 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y265 PBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y265 PBD was last recorded at 79,388 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,495 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
893 miles
Average per year
2,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,388 miles
  • 2024 – 78,495 miles
  • 2023 – 77,392 miles
  • 2022 – 76,122 miles
  • 2021 – 74,089 miles
  • 2020 – 72,149 miles
  • 2019 – 68,024 miles
  • 2018 – 63,410 miles
  • 2017 – 60,177 miles
  • 2016 – 53,746 miles
  • 2015 – 51,208 miles
  • 2014 – 49,837 miles
  • 2013 – 48,489 miles
  • 2012 – 46,278 miles
  • 2011 – 42,855 miles
  • 2010 – 39,718 miles
  • 2009 – 36,177 miles
  • 2008 – 31,147 miles
  • 2006 – 27,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail79,388 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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 Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail79,388 miles (+893)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    126417103687
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass78,495 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    706635211838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail78,495 miles (+1,103)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    271501005522
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater... (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass77,392 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    635231834430
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail77,392 miles (+1,270)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,392 miles
    Test number
    973070130956
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass76,122 miles (+2,033)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    76,122 miles
    Test number
    888307962281
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass74,089 miles (+1,940)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    74,089 miles
    Test number
    505516015530
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass72,149 miles (+4,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    72,149 miles
    Test number
    781243739402
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass68,024 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    856711006738
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level 1 x bulb not working of 5 (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both split and worn near limit (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail68,024 miles (+4,614)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    660971880397
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level 1 x bulb not working of 5 (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer rusted and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened getting rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both split and worn near limit (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass63,410 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    63,410 miles
    Test number
    891017948221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,389 miles (+3,212)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,389 miles
    Test number
    648267839847
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass60,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    994566483510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,177 miles (+6,431)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,177 miles
    Test number
    965490782534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass53,746 miles (+11)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,746 miles
    Test number
    628853577269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on outer sill and under side of vehicle covering components
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak front engine

  16. Fail53,735 miles (+2,527)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    547359127799
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner face (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers on outer sill and under side of vehicle covering components
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak front engine

  17. Pass51,208 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,208 miles
    Test number
    459153615162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,837 miles (+1,348)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    49,837 miles
    Test number
    608943114109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass48,489 miles (+2,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    48,489 miles
    Test number
    528725503175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass46,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    248168802458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,278 miles (+3,423)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,278 miles
    Test number
    755207302168
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

  22. Pass42,855 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    127894921049
    • NoteNearside front & offside front brake discs worn

  23. Fail42,855 miles (+3,137)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,855 miles
    Test number
    438824621026
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNearside front & offside front brake discs worn

  24. Pass39,718 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    39,718 miles
    Test number
    424643520080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,717 miles (+3,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,717 miles
    Test number
    990820420080
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass36,177 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    36,177 miles
    Test number
    230763419003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass31,147 miles (+3,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,147 miles
    Test number
    291057508007
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass27,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,456 miles
    Test number
    792105556336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y265 PBD

Does Y265 PBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y265 PBD expired on 13 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y265 PBD?
The MOT on Y265 PBD expired on 13 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y265 PBD done?
Y265 PBD was recorded at 79,388 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 2,752 miles a year.
Has Y265 PBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y265 PBD has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y265 PBD 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 Y265 PBD find?
Y265 PBD failed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 7 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; nearside front inner brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside rear service brake excessively fluctuating, and 5 more.

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