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FV15 YMA

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,824 mi
Last recorded27,824 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 YMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 27,824 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2025 27,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured Track control arm snapped completely (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Nov 2025 27,820 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm fractured control arm snapped completely (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x1 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 26,905 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 14,242 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play *Close to excess* (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 9,597 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,510 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 9,428 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 9,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 8,420 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 6,749 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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FV15 YMA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV15 YMA, 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 FV15 YMA registered?

FV15 YMA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 11 July 2015.

Is FV15 YMA safe to buy?

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