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VA15 FHT

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

35,832 mi
Last recorded35,832 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA15 FHT
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 35,832 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 32,883 miles

Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 32,883 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective hanging bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 29,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges. 165/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shocks absorbers corroded to casings.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 29,054 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Worn on edges. 165/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside and offside front shocks absorbers corroded to casings.

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 25,464 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 25,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 22,772 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 22,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2021 17,984 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front/rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 17,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front/rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 15,992 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 15,992 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres cracking & perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 13,258 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 11,190 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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VA15 FHT 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 VA15 FHT, 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 VA15 FHT registered?

VA15 FHT is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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