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AF17 VVU

2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,680 mi
Last recorded28,680 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour29,279 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 28,680 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,317 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 26,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 24,701 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 21,816 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 21,788 miles

Offside Front Inner 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 19,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and tread is slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,968 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 VVU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour in Black with a 898cc 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 AF17 VVU, 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 VVU registered?

AF17 VVU is a 2017 Smart (mcc) Forfour, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is AF17 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 VVU 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.

Does AF17 VVU have outstanding finance?

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