2015 Smart Forfour 1.0L Petrol · KE09 KEL
2015 Smart Forfour (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 29,927 miles. MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SMART FORFOUR
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,927 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE09 KEL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 29,927 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE09 KEL 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 (KE09 KEL) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
KE09 KEL Mileage History
- 23/08/202219,283 mi
- 30/08/202322,468 mi+3,185 mi
- 27/08/202425,168 mi+2,700 mi
- 21/08/202527,707 mi+2,539 mi
- 20/08/202629,927 mi+2,220 mi
Average of roughly 2,667 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: Excellent
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