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YH15 OEW

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,040 mi
Last recorded86,040 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH15 OEW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 86,040 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Rear rear heat shield loose

Pass 8 Jan 2025 77,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 77,767 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light extinguished with diagnostics if returns may need further investigation (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 69,255 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 69,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 57,698 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to 2mm edges scrubed (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,204 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 9 Jan 2021 32,561 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 32,552 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 28,457 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

Offside Front Inner inner edge of tyre is bald

Pass 10 May 2019 23,697 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 19,918 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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YH15 OEW 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 75%.

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 YH15 OEW, 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 YH15 OEW registered?

YH15 OEW is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 March 2015.

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