CarVerify

Free Car Check

OV65 FAU

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,051 mi
Last recorded65,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Smart (mcc)
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV65 FAU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 65,051 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 65,051 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on mot limit 185/60/15 O/S/F TYRE ON MOT LIMIT 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 58,132 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 52,548 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking front tyres 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 45,412 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 45,412 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 37,074 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 29,420 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 20,873 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 14,151 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
Full Smart (mcc) Forfour reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OV65 FAU is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV65 FAU, 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 OV65 FAU?

You can check the full history of OV65 FAU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OV65 FAU registered?

OV65 FAU is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 16 October 2015.

Is OV65 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV65 FAU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV65 FAU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OV65 FAU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.