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53 CAN

2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,515 mi
Last recorded125,515 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo25,049 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration53 CAN
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelFortwo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 125,515 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 120,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 114,256 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 103,463 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 103,456 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 84,983 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 84,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,640 miles

damage to under side of vehicle,undertrays,fuel tank,invest req

Fail 1 Oct 2020 67,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

damage to under side of vehicle,undertrays,fuel tank,invest req

How Reliable is the Smart (mcc) Fortwo?

Based on 187,875 MOT tests across 23,467 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
3,439
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
23,467
On UK Roads
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53 CAN is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 25,049 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Smart (mcc) Fortwo typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 9 years old, this Smart (mcc) Fortwo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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53 CAN is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Fortwo, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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