2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe 0.6L Petrol · LG51 HVC
2002 Smart (mcc) City Coupe (0.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jan 2002. Recorded mileage 123,391 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART (MCC) CITY COUPE
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,391 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LG51 HVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 123,391 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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LG51 HVC Mileage History
- 04/04/2024123,068 mi
- 08/04/2024123,068 mi
- 29/04/2025123,145 mi+77 mi
- 14/05/2025123,175 mi+30 mi
- 14/05/2026123,391 mi+216 mi
Average of roughly 153 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LG51 HVC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Smart (Mcc) City Coupe (LG51 HVC) between April 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))”.
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