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R1 NLT

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,574 mi
Last recorded86,574 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 NLT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 86,574 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 86,574 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (o/s and n/s) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 86,507 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 73,695 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 59,307 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 47,398 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 36,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 28,653 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 28,485 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2020 28,485 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TMPS light on dash

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 20,015 miles

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

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

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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R1 NLT is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R1 NLT, 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 R1 NLT registered?

R1 NLT is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 December 2015.

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