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AF17 UCB

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

White Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,885 mi
Last recorded62,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 UCB
MakeSmart (mcc)
ModelForfour
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 62,885 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 62,839 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 55,425 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 47,858 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 35,981 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,251 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 35,227 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2021 25,539 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 25,539 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 20,808 miles

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

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 UCB is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in White 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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

AF17 UCB is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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