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SL15 JPV

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,258 mi
Last recorded119,258 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 JPV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 119,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Constant velocity joint boot has a slight leaking of grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear pipe (where pipe meets hoses at rear axle) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 119,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Constant velocity joint boot has a slight leaking of grease

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to rear pipe (where pipe meets hoses at rear axle) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 101,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 165/65/15 81H goodride (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 165/65/15 81H goodride (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 101,740 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 165/65/15 81H goodride (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, 185/60/15 84H saferich (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 165/65/15 81H goodride (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, 185/60/15 84H saferich (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 84,032 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 84,032 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,545 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 65,545 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60r15 84h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,857 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 49,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Feb 2021 38,068 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 34,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 29,550 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 28,661 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

sticker in swept area of windscreen

Fail 25 May 2018 28,460 miles

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

sticker in swept area of windscreen

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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SL15 JPV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL15 JPV, 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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What year was SL15 JPV registered?

SL15 JPV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 27 May 2015.

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