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J5 JVS

2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,497 mi
Last recorded5,497 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour21,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 JVS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 5,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Shoulder ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 5,078 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2024 3,940 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 3,257 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 3,257 miles

Offside Body component insecure OS wing mirror broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 2,707 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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J5 JVS is a 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 21,899 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 J5 JVS, 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 7 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J5 JVS registered?

J5 JVS is a 2019 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 April 2019.

Is J5 JVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 JVS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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