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BD15 VHY

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,404 mi
Last recorded50,404 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 VHY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 50,404 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 50,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 47,717 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 47,707 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,193 miles

Damage to front of vehicle (unable to see fully due to covers)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Repair near edge off tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 45,191 miles

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

Damage to front of vehicle (unable to see fully due to covers)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Repair near edge off tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 42,608 miles

Covers fitted obscuring components from view.

Damage to front of vehicle (unable to see fully due to covers).

Fail 25 Jan 2023 42,605 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Covers fitted obscuring components from view.

Damage to front of vehicle (unable to see fully due to covers).

Pass 14 Feb 2022 39,484 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 33,981 miles

Under shields fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 33,981 miles

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Under shields fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2019 25,500 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 25,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 22,560 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,298 miles

Front brake discs lipped [both]

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 VHY is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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