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A5 CNS

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

31,252 mi
Last recorded31,252 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 CNS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 31,252 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 25,038 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 19,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 14,454 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 13,926 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 13,812 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract without assistance (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 13,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 11,663 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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A5 CNS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 A5 CNS, 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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How do I check the history of A5 CNS?

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What year was A5 CNS registered?

A5 CNS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 14 March 2017.

Is A5 CNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 CNS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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