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GV65 AEM

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,008 mi
Last recorded94,008 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 AEM
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 94,006 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 86,444 miles

Exhaust condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 86,440 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,396 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 78,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 71,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 71,111 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 63,583 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 57,151 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 49,119 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Around 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 29,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge & large cut to tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm & Very badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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GV65 AEM is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GV65 AEM, 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 GV65 AEM registered?

GV65 AEM is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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