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S5 VYV

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,979 mi
Last recorded84,979 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 VYV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 84,979 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 77,739 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,274 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2023 61,264 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2022 53,794 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2021 45,007 miles

covers fitted to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2019 39,213 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 27,336 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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S5 VYV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S5 VYV, 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

How do I check the history of S5 VYV?

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What year was S5 VYV registered?

S5 VYV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is S5 VYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 VYV shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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