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A8 CSS

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,458 mi
Last recorded19,458 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 CSS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 22 Oct 2025 19,458 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 16,293 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 10,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 9,058 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 6,739 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 4,258 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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A8 CSS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A8 CSS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A8 CSS?

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What year was A8 CSS registered?

A8 CSS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is A8 CSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 CSS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A8 CSS have outstanding finance?

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