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R99 LEL

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,460 mi
Last recorded71,460 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR99 LEL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 71,460 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 68,318 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 68,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 63,261 miles

Front Lower Under tray damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2023 63,222 miles

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

Front Lower Under tray damaged

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 57,381 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 57,367 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Heat shield slightly insecure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 50,587 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 43,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 41,212 miles

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Fail 23 Nov 2019 41,212 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash camera ()

Pass 30 Nov 2018 30,104 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 24,349 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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R99 LEL is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 R99 LEL, 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 R99 LEL registered?

R99 LEL is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 6 January 2015.

Is R99 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R99 LEL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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