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R23 VRE

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 VRE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,469 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,801 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 79,139 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 63,432 miles

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

TPMS warning on

Fail 12 Sep 2022 63,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

TPMS warning on

Pass 4 Sep 2021 51,929 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 37,377 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 31,229 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

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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R23 VRE is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R23 VRE, 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

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What year was R23 VRE registered?

R23 VRE is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 23 December 2015.

Is R23 VRE safe to buy?

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