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PK15 VWJ

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,049 mi
Last recorded48,049 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK15 VWJ
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 48,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 42,267 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 37,909 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 37,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,387 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,968 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test !Phone holder" (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Note;- Rear seat backing(s) raised to upright position to check security, condition and operation of seat(s) & seat belts as required for MOT

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 21,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 18,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 18,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 16,908 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 13,347 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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PK15 VWJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PK15 VWJ, 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 PK15 VWJ registered?

PK15 VWJ is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 April 2015.

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