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BD15 VHW

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,578 mi
Last recorded66,578 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 VHW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 66,578 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,267 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 61,267 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 52,867 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 52,867 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 45,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 45,185 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 35,219 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 33,131 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 32,005 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 22,593 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 19,806 miles

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 VHW is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHW, 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 BD15 VHW registered?

BD15 VHW is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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