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DC15 VLP

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,042 mi
Last recorded37,042 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC15 VLP
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 37,042 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2026 37,042 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 32,907 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 31,023 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 28,570 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 26,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 25,607 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 24,562 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 24,562 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 19,985 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 19,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 14,531 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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DC15 VLP is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC15 VLP, 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 DC15 VLP registered?

DC15 VLP is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is DC15 VLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC15 VLP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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