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CA15 CDE

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,334 mi
Last recorded99,334 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA15 CDE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 99,334 miles

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 99,305 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Manufactures under trays fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures under body covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufactures sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 84,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 83,950 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust detached from manifold (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,276 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 69,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 58,329 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 58,328 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Size: 185/60/15 88H XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2022 49,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 45,272 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 45,268 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 Rear 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 29 Jun 2020 39,852 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 32,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 24,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CA15 CDE is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CA15 CDE, 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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CA15 CDE is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 May 2015.

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