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BG65 YZJ

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,440 mi
Last recorded61,440 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG65 YZJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 61,440 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 53,793 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 53,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 49,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 42,438 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 42,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,712 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,711 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 22,277 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 22,277 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split in middle of wiper (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 17,774 miles

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))

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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BG65 YZJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 BG65 YZJ, 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 BG65 YZJ registered?

BG65 YZJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 18 December 2015.

Is BG65 YZJ safe to buy?

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