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YE15 HFY

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,973 mi
Last recorded53,973 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE15 HFY
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,973 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 29 Jan 2025 52,186 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 52,186 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,441 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 49,441 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 47,053 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 44,273 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 38,095 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,952 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 27,952 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 19,999 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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Fail 31 Jul 2018 19,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

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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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YE15 HFY is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc 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 YE15 HFY, 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 YE15 HFY registered?

YE15 HFY is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2015.

Is YE15 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE15 HFY shows 12 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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