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442 BLO

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,436 mi
Last recorded42,436 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration442 BLO
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 42,436 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 38,736 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 38,736 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 38,634 miles

Emissions unable to be completed LEAKING GASSES EXCESIVLEY. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 33,259 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 28,034 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 28,034 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 23,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 17,609 miles

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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442 BLO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 29,279 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 442 BLO, 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 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 442 BLO registered?

442 BLO is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 8 November 2017.

Is 442 BLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 442 BLO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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