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YN15 VMV

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Yellow Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,987 mi
Last recorded44,987 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN15 VMV
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 44,987 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2025 44,987 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 36,958 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 36,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 35,679 miles

check tyre pressure warning on

Pass 27 Apr 2022 35,075 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 35,075 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 34,188 miles

Central under tray lose but not likely to fall off

Pass 13 May 2019 31,153 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 28,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 28,509 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 26,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YN15 VMV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Yellow with a 898cc 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 YN15 VMV, 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

How do I check the history of YN15 VMV?

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What year was YN15 VMV registered?

YN15 VMV is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is YN15 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN15 VMV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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