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SP65 JVW

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,140 mi
Last recorded67,140 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 JVW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 67,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 67,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak from between engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 64,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 62,000 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 59,737 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 57,248 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 57,204 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 55,239 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 55,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 53,208 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 49,976 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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SP65 JVW is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SP65 JVW, 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 SP65 JVW registered?

SP65 JVW is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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