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ST65 BTY

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,811 mi
Last recorded71,811 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 BTY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,811 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 60,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low 165/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 54,752 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 53,913 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Aug 2023 51,614 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 51,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 49,512 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 49,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 45,329 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 45,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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 21 Sep 2020 37,314 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 37,314 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 31,377 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 11 Sep 2019 31,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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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ST65 BTY is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red 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 ST65 BTY, 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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ST65 BTY is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 24 September 2015.

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