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AE05 EAE

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,628 mi
Last recorded8,628 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EAE
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 8,628 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 7,329 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 7,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 6,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 5,272 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 4,169 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 3,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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AE05 EAE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Blue 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 AE05 EAE, 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 AE05 EAE?

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What year was AE05 EAE registered?

AE05 EAE is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is AE05 EAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 EAE 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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