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BD15 VGN

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

46,287 mi
Last recorded46,287 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 VGN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 46,287 miles

Beam benders fitted to headlamps

Fail 16 Jan 2025 46,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up aimed at offside (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 44,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 44,752 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2023 43,335 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 398,262 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing down on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 30,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 19,212 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2018 19,141 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside front lower stone chip (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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BD15 VGN is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BD15 VGN, 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 BD15 VGN registered?

BD15 VGN is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 June 2015.

Is BD15 VGN safe to buy?

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