Smart (mcc) City Coupe

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 599 cc

Y3 PPYMOT history

Y3 PPY is a silver petrol Smart (mcc) City Coupe first used on 28 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 79,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

Y3 PPY silver Smart City – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Smart City, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,896 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,717 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 PPY
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
28 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 PPY was last recorded at 79,896 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,400 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
2,717 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,896 miles
  • 2025 – 79,400 miles
  • 2024 – 78,017 miles
  • 2023 – 77,049 miles
  • 2022 – 75,760 miles
  • 2021 – 75,150 miles
  • 2019 – 73,898 miles
  • 2018 – 72,541 miles
  • 2017 – 70,847 miles
  • 2016 – 68,901 miles
  • 2015 – 67,636 miles
  • 2014 – 65,783 miles
  • 2013 – 63,900 miles
  • 2012 – 62,540 miles
  • 2011 – 58,633 miles
  • 2010 – 55,571 miles
  • 2009 – 53,508 miles
  • 2008 – 45,142 miles
  • 2007 – 34,739 miles
  • 2006 – 25,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,896 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front hub assembly corroded. treatment advised
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryPetrol filler cap perished on limit

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement approaching limit

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 23 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,896 miles (+496)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,896 miles
    Test number
    369721746474
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Dull (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front hub assembly corroded. treatment advised
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryPetrol filler cap perished on limit

  2. Pass79,400 miles (+1,383)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    958088157771
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources very dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - attention recommended, on limit (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is perished/cracking - on limit
    • AdvisoryThere is more travel than is usual in brake pedal but there is sufficient reserve

  3. Pass78,017 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    78,017 miles
    Test number
    255641522679
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking - no signs of a leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail78,017 miles (+968)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,017 miles
    Test number
    717745047927
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working all (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal is cracking - no signs of a leak.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement approaching limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass77,049 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    100824476141
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail77,049 miles (+1,289)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,049 miles
    Test number
    868271615264
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler cap rubber seal starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,760 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    579057228096
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs' inner faces are corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,760 miles (+610)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,760 miles
    Test number
    487693976128
    • MajorPosition lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs' inner faces are corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass75,150 miles (+1,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,150 miles
    Test number
    535602760143
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has more travel than is usual on first application. Efficiency requirements met and performed normally during a road test.
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are corroded but not to excess.

  10. Pass73,898 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,898 miles
    Test number
    970870906347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,897 miles (+1,356)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,897 miles
    Test number
    990990477628
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,541 miles (+1,694)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,541 miles
    Test number
    208008482309
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal has more travel than is usual but there is still reserve - attention recommended.

  13. Pass70,847 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    811021312780
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail70,847 miles (+1,946)2 dangerous4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,847 miles
    Test number
    158361888507
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass68,901 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    68,901 miles
    Test number
    676759209397
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are badly perished and cracked on their outer shoulders - replacement recommended.
    • AdvisoryLight cuts in nearside rear tyre tread.
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is soft and has several light cuts. Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail68,897 miles (+1,261)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,897 miles
    Test number
    228788621073
    • FailureBrake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres are badly perished and cracked on their outer shoulders - replacement recommended.
    • AdvisoryLight cuts in nearside rear tyre tread.
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is soft and has several light cuts. Replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass67,636 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    967813415482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread is cut, cord is not visible.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front tyres are perished, replacement recommended.

  18. Fail67,636 miles (+1,853)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,636 miles
    Test number
    526093260689
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre tread is cut, cord is not visible.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear and both front tyres are perished, replacement recommended.

  19. Pass65,783 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    196068514134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear and both front tyres are perished, replacement recommended.

  20. Fail65,783 miles (+1,883)3 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,783 miles
    Test number
    396478114144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside rear and both front tyres are perished, replacement recommended.

  21. Pass63,900 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    688765413165
    • NoteBOTH front discs corroding
    • NoteBOTH front tyres and o/s rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber rubber dust covers deteriorated

  22. Fail63,900 miles (+1,360)1 failure1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,900 miles
    Test number
    277095613183
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBOTH front discs corroding
    • NoteBOTH front tyres and o/s rear tyre starting to perish
    • NoteBoth front shock absorber rubber dust covers deteriorated

  23. Pass62,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    427791422185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,540 miles (+3,907)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,540 miles
    Test number
    669831722196
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass58,633 miles (+3,062)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    58,633 miles
    Test number
    698938121276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  26. Fail55,571 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    332625110238
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  27. Pass55,571 miles (+2,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    55,571 miles
    Test number
    453545910279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  28. Pass53,508 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    352554229483
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  29. Fail53,508 miles (+8,366)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,508 miles
    Test number
    472983529289
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight noise from offside front wheel bearing

  30. Pass45,142 miles (+1,630)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,142 miles
    Test number
    541454108246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,512 miles (+8,773)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,512 miles
    Test number
    142822298415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass34,739 miles (+9,569)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    34,739 miles
    Test number
    151163247169
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass25,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    25,170 miles
    Test number
    184323846177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 PPY

Does Y3 PPY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 PPY is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 PPY?
The MOT on Y3 PPY is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 PPY done?
Y3 PPY was recorded at 79,896 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 2,717 miles a year.
Has Y3 PPY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 PPY has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y3 PPY 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 Y3 PPY find?
Y3 PPY passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources dull; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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