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FV65 CRJ

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,561 mi
Last recorded75,561 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 CRJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 75,561 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 74,311 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2025 74,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 68,002 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 68,002 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 59,201 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 49,277 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 49,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 39,322 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 29,137 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 24,587 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 24,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 16,453 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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FV65 CRJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FV65 CRJ, 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 FV65 CRJ registered?

FV65 CRJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 10 November 2015.

Is FV65 CRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV65 CRJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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