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WM15 KOW

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,124 mi
Last recorded83,124 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM15 KOW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 83,124 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 83,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 74,806 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 74,804 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 68,758 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 68,757 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,320 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 57,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 40,126 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 25,125 miles

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

Nearside 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 2 Sep 2019 22,670 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 20,491 miles

belly pans fitted

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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WM15 KOW is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WM15 KOW, 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 WM15 KOW registered?

WM15 KOW is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 22 August 2015.

Is WM15 KOW safe to buy?

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