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YL15 BZD

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

56,227 mi
Last recorded56,227 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL15 BZD
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 56,227 miles

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))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 56,227 miles

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 50,847 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 50,842 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Major leak of exhaust gases. (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 44,776 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 44,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 38,859 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 38,859 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 30,297 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 22,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 22,864 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers failing to clear screen effectively. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's worn and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front pads wearing thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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YL15 BZD is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YL15 BZD, 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 YL15 BZD registered?

YL15 BZD is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 July 2015.

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The MOT history for YL15 BZD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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