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AF17 DXL

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,461 mi
Last recorded58,461 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 DXL
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2025 58,461 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Benefit given to presenter (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front numberplate obscured by a lamp Bar

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

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

Rear seat belts couldn't check due to no excess

Pass 3 Sep 2024 47,554 miles

Front Number plate obscured by a Lamp bar

Pass 18 Aug 2023 42,887 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 37,322 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 32,560 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 30,734 miles

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

Pass 2 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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AF17 DXL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 AF17 DXL, 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

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What year was AF17 DXL registered?

AF17 DXL is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is AF17 DXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 DXL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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