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WL15 ETV

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,467 mi
Last recorded74,467 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL15 ETV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 74,467 miles

Auxiliary belt badly damaged likely to fail

Fail 14 Jan 2022 74,308 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))

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

Auxiliary belt badly damaged likely to fail

Pass 11 Dec 2020 66,761 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 66,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Centre Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,754 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 53,827 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody cover damaged cracked

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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WL15 ETV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL15 ETV, 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 WL15 ETV registered?

WL15 ETV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is WL15 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL15 ETV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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