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GV65 BNB

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,054 mi
Last recorded48,054 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV65 BNB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 48,054 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 48,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,345 miles

Offside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is perishing.

Fail 9 Dec 2024 43,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside front tyre is worn low (3mm) and is perishing.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 38,223 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 38,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre is worn more on the inner edge and is perishing.

Pass 16 Dec 2022 33,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 29,212 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 29,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 165/65R15 fitted should be 185/60R15 (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 24,475 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 21,584 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 21,584 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords stone cuts, no chords exposed time of test (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 16,128 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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GV65 BNB is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BNB, 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 GV65 BNB registered?

GV65 BNB is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 December 2015.

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