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PL15 CCA

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,632 mi
Last recorded51,632 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL15 CCA
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,632 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 51,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 47,622 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 47,547 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from the rear box area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 44,046 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,304 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 40,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 37,607 miles

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

Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel.

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

Pass 10 May 2021 34,094 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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))

Pass 11 May 2020 30,674 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 25,140 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 May 2019 25,123 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 18,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner tread edge is bald (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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PL15 CCA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PL15 CCA, 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 PL15 CCA registered?

PL15 CCA is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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