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YO15 TCU

2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,310 mi
Last recorded69,310 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour36,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO15 TCU
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 69,310 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,403 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2024 62,403 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 54,919 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2022 46,330 miles

Exhaust slight deterioration

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 46,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust slight deterioration

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s rear & o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 41,374 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 34,849 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 34,819 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 30,523 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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YO15 TCU 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 72.7%.

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 YO15 TCU, 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 YO15 TCU registered?

YO15 TCU is a 2015 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 30 July 2015.

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