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RV15 ZVC

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,101 mi
Last recorded81,101 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV15 ZVC
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 81,101 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 74,558 miles

Exhaust noisy Heat Shield Rattling (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 60,480 miles

Rear silencer rattles intermittent, poss heat shield bolt corroded away.

Fail 20 Mar 2024 60,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear silencer rattles intermittent, poss heat shield bolt corroded away.

Pass 31 Mar 2023 51,135 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 51,092 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,840 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 44,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 39,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,311 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 35,311 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 30,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 20,803 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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RV15 ZVC is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc 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 RV15 ZVC, 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 RV15 ZVC registered?

RV15 ZVC is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is RV15 ZVC safe to buy?

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