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OY15 ZVL

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,904 mi
Last recorded60,904 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY15 ZVL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 60,904 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 60,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 60,865 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 60,362 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,231 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 55,085 miles

Offside Front Seat belt requires assistance to retract

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 47,122 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,085 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 37,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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OY15 ZVL is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black 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 OY15 ZVL, 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.

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What year was OY15 ZVL registered?

OY15 ZVL is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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