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2015 Smart (mcc) Fortwo 1.0L Petrol · FG65 JHL

FG65 JHL

2015 Smart (mcc) Fortwo (1.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 56,095 miles. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
SMART (MCC) FORTWO
Year / Origin
2015 · Nottingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 24 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
56,095 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 24 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2015
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Smart Fortwo presents as roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 29 August 2025 at 56,095 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects recorded. Prior to that, it failed on 26 August 2025 at the same mileage with no defects listed, a pattern repeated when it failed on 16 September 2024 at 51,472 miles before passing the next day with no advisories. These back-to-back fail-pass pairs suggest administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decline. The mileage record shows light use for an 11-year-old car. It covered 47,047 miles by 11 September 2023, rose to 51,472 miles by September 2024, and reached 56,095 miles by August 2025. That equates to roughly 4,400 to 5,100 miles per year, confirming a low-mileage profile with no abrupt accumulation. The clean test slate across all entries means the DVSA data gives no evidence of consumable neglect or structural corrosion, though the sparse record leaves little insight into owner care between annual tests. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the absent advisories. The repeated no-defect failures without stated reason warrant confirmation that no latent brake disc wear, suspension bush degradation, or exhaust emission irregularity was overlooked at the 2024 and 2025 tests. Low annual mileage often masks seized calipers or flat-spotted tyres from prolonged standing, neither of which a pass certificate negates. Verify the bodywork and subframe for corrosion given the car's age and the lack of any structural commentary in the record. Check the coil springs and steering joints manually. The history implies a gently used city car, but the twin fail-pass anomalies mean the buyer should not rely solely on the clean paperwork before completion.
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FG65 JHL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 29/08/2025
  • 56,095 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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FG65 JHL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 02:46
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Smart (Mcc) Fortwo (FG65 JHL) between September 2023 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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FG65 JHL Mileage History

  1. 11/09/202347,047 mi
  2. 16/09/202451,472 mi+4,425 mi
  3. 17/09/202451,472 mi
  4. 26/08/202556,095 mi+4,623 mi
  5. 29/08/202556,095 mi

Average of roughly 4,603 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
48
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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