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Y15 BCN

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

43,754 mi
Last recorded43,754 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY15 BCN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 43,754 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 43,733 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 32,892 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 22,920 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 8,957 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 4,992 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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Y15 BCN is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 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 Y15 BCN, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y15 BCN?

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What year was Y15 BCN registered?

Y15 BCN is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 October 2018.

Is Y15 BCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y15 BCN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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