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SC65 ESO

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,214 mi
Last recorded48,214 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC65 ESO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,214 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 48,214 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 36,054 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 36,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 26,653 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 20,673 miles

Both front shock absorber dust boots torn

Pass 21 Oct 2021 20,054 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,677 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 15 Oct 2020 18,677 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 16,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 16,074 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 15,918 miles

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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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SC65 ESO is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SC65 ESO, 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 SC65 ESO registered?

SC65 ESO is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 25 November 2015.

Is SC65 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC65 ESO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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