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BD15 VJA

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,633 mi
Last recorded98,633 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD15 VJA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 98,633 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 1520 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 98,633 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DOT 1520 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,800 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 89,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 81,309 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner shoulder 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 62,746 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 62,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 55,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,901 miles

Nearside 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))

Pass 1 May 2018 22,213 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 VJA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD15 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

BD15 VJA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 May 2015.

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