2015 Smart Forfour 0.9L Petrol · AY65 XUL
2015 Smart Forfour (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 114,261 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AY65 XUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 114,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AY65 XUL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Smart Forfour (AY65 XUL) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
AY65 XUL Mileage History
- 19/10/202391,372 mi
- 24/10/2024104,028 mi+12,656 mi
- 24/10/2024104,028 mi
- 08/10/2025114,258 mi+10,230 mi
- 09/10/2025114,261 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 11,592 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Smart Smart Forfour (453)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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