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EL51 BUB

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,742 mi
Last recorded60,742 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL51 BUB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 60,742 miles

Under-Chassis Corrosion; Most Suspension Components

Fail 5 Sep 2025 60,691 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Under-Chassis Corrosion; Most Suspension Components

Pass 11 Sep 2024 59,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,195 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 54,103 miles

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Fail 17 Jan 2023 54,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall also tread is 2,5mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear tyre 2.5mm

Pass 27 Jan 2022 48,454 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 43,236 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 39,223 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 39,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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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EL51 BUB is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EL51 BUB, 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 EL51 BUB registered?

EL51 BUB is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is EL51 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EL51 BUB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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