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FA15 FVJ

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,124 mi
Last recorded108,124 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 FVJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 108,124 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 93,528 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 93,521 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 73,483 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,317 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 19,168 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 16,248 miles

engine bay cover fitted

vehicle under body covers fitted

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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FA15 FVJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FA15 FVJ, 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 FA15 FVJ registered?

FA15 FVJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is FA15 FVJ safe to buy?

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