Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 599 cc

Y297 BOAMOT history

Y297 BOA is a black petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 67,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

Y297 BOA black Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Aug 2027
Mileage
67,063 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 BOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Smart (mcc)
Model
City Coupe
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
599 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 BOA was last recorded at 67,063 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 1,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,374 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,689 miles
Average per year
2,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,063 miles
  • 2025 – 65,374 miles
  • 2024 – 62,352 miles
  • 2023 – 58,455 miles
  • 2022 – 52,909 miles
  • 2021 – 50,114 miles
  • 2020 – 47,051 miles
  • 2019 – 41,993 miles
  • 2018 – 38,998 miles
  • 2017 – 34,010 miles
  • 2016 – 32,397 miles
  • 2015 – 31,121 miles
  • 2014 – 26,336 miles
  • 2013 – 22,686 miles
  • 2012 – 18,605 miles
  • 2011 – 14,023 miles
  • 2010 – 10,413 miles
  • 2009 – 10,289 miles
  • 2008 – 8,242 miles
  • 2007 – 7,686 miles
  • 2006 – 7,046 miles
  • 2005 – 6,276 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,063 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust tip broke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    602261108530
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail67,063 miles (+1,689)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,063 miles
    Test number
    178662720764
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass65,374 miles (+3,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    475048990040
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass62,352 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    797765693496
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,352 miles (+3,897)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,352 miles
    Test number
    298334111477
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass58,455 miles (+5,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,455 miles
    Test number
    140169090761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass52,909 miles (+2,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,909 miles
    Test number
    993375469300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass50,114 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    50,114 miles
    Test number
    568482765674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail50,114 miles (+3,063)3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,114 miles
    Test number
    950357343881
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass47,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    461606516061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tip broke

  11. Fail47,051 miles (+5,058)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,051 miles
    Test number
    594200363116
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tip broke

  12. Pass41,993 miles (+2,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    41,993 miles
    Test number
    152183739287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass38,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,998 miles
    Test number
    760586122250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail38,997 miles (+4,987)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,997 miles
    Test number
    537310650404
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  15. Pass34,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    804599591215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail34,010 miles (+1,613)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,010 miles
    Test number
    262354353366
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated and rear (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine masive

  17. Pass32,397 miles (+1,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    32,397 miles
    Test number
    922897929294
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass31,121 miles (+4,785)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,121 miles
    Test number
    520568933933
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside drive shaft seal slight miste
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass26,336 miles (+3,650)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    385678094183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted.
    • NoteFront tyres perished.
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Pass22,686 miles (+4,081)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    22,686 miles
    Test number
    586167493144
    • NoteFront and rear number plates deteriorated

  21. Pass18,605 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    18,605 miles
    Test number
    465953892175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,023 miles (+3,610)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    14,023 miles
    Test number
    799501601237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,413 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    10,413 miles
    Test number
    493933000223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,289 miles (+2,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    10,289 miles
    Test number
    504031519255
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass8,242 miles (+556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    8,242 miles
    Test number
    284650118285
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass7,686 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,686 miles
    Test number
    493509807225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass7,046 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    7,046 miles
    Test number
    691504896105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass6,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    6,276 miles
    Test number
    972041205299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 BOA

Does Y297 BOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 BOA is valid until 28 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 BOA?
The MOT on Y297 BOA is valid until 28 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 BOA done?
Y297 BOA was recorded at 67,063 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 2,886 miles a year.
Has Y297 BOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 BOA has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 BOA 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 Y297 BOA find?
Y297 BOA passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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