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AY65 XWH

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,166 mi
Last recorded75,166 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 XWH
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 75,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 60,100 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 60,051 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield loose

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

suspension parts have surface rust

Pass 31 Aug 2023 55,623 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 51,130 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 51,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 45,605 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 45,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 41,269 miles

Engine cover fitted

Full body undertray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 41,269 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Engine cover fitted

Full body undertray fitted

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall, deep cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service light on/ overdue

Pass 26 Aug 2019 37,550 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2019 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 28,724 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Fail 6 Aug 2018 28,563 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing on inner tread

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Forfour?

Based on 256,394 MOT tests across 26,709 vehicles.

78.9%
Pass Rate
4,633
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
26,709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,304
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,283
Registration plate lamp not working 2,059
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,676
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AY65 XWH is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 36,352 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Smart (mcc) Forfour fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 2,304 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY65 XWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Smart (mcc) Forfour typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY65 XWH registered?

AY65 XWH is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 4 September 2015.

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