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AY65 ZPL

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,867 mi
Last recorded76,867 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY65 ZPL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 76,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 75,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Through Centre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2mm/ Outer Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Through Centre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread On Wear Marks 1.8mm/ Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 75,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Through Centre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2mm/ Outer Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking Through Centre Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper Arm Bent (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread On Wear Marks 1.8mm/ Inner Edge Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 73,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play change soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 71,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread Low 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 70,000 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 70,000 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,611 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2020 59,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 59,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 41,139 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 ZPL is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZPL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY65 ZPL registered?

AY65 ZPL is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 29 September 2015.

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