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AF17 DXS

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Orange Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

29,337 mi
Last recorded29,337 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 DXS
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 29,337 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 29,336 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 23,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2024 18,926 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 14,553 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Feb 2023 14,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 10,532 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 10,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 8,830 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 6,414 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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AF17 DXS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Orange with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXS, 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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What year was AF17 DXS registered?

AF17 DXS is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 2 March 2017.

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