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7288 VW

2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,062 mi
Last recorded21,062 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour24,670 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7288 VW
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 21,062 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 15,176 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 11,353 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 5,132 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 1,410 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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7288 VW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 24,670 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 7288 VW, 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 8 years old, this Smart (mcc) Forfour is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 7288 VW registered?

7288 VW is a 2018 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is 7288 VW safe to buy?

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