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OV15 JFU

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Brown Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,862 mi
Last recorded69,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV15 JFU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,862 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 69,861 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 61,413 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 61,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 52,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 52,445 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 48,003 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 47,759 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 42,798 miles

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

windsceen has a small chip

Fail 5 Aug 2022 42,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

windsceen has a small chip

Pass 5 Aug 2021 36,391 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 32,249 miles

Light stone chips across windscreen.

Pass 9 Aug 2019 28,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 28,067 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 26,403 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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OV15 JFU is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Brown with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OV15 JFU, 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 OV15 JFU registered?

OV15 JFU is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 April 2015.

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The MOT history for OV15 JFU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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