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NL15 XMA

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,921 mi
Last recorded74,921 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL15 XMA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 74,921 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 72,536 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 72,536 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 61,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 61,935 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,880 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 51,880 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 39,526 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 28,123 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 28,123 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 25,742 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 25,707 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 25,680 miles

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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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NL15 XMA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NL15 XMA, 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

How do I check the history of NL15 XMA?

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What year was NL15 XMA registered?

NL15 XMA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 15 April 2015.

Is NL15 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL15 XMA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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