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SB15 TNU

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,861 mi
Last recorded76,861 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB15 TNU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 76,861 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk casing missing, but stalk is still fully functional

front brake pads approx. 2,000 miles

Fail 20 Dec 2025 76,858 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt stalk casing missing, but stalk is still fully functional

front brake pads approx. 2,000 miles

Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,956 miles

manifold heat sheild loose

Pass 6 Dec 2023 60,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,034 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 50,952 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 48,447 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 46,231 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened pinion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 20 May 2019 36,713 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 36,713 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 185/50/16 NSF 205/45/16 OSF (5.2.3 (b))

Horn not working not working at bottom of control (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/45/16 NSR 185/50/16 OSR (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 19 May 2018 30,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB15 TNU is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SB15 TNU, 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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SB15 TNU is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 26 May 2015.

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